‘Told them not to go deep’: How picnic trip turned deadly for eight 16-year-old boys

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What happened

A tragic incident occurred at Diveagar beach where eight students from Alandi drowned during a picnic.

The students ventured into the sea despite warnings from their teachers and some not knowing how to swim.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 19:31:44 UTC.

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  1. ‘Told them not to go deep’: How picnic trip turned deadly for eight 16-year-old boys

  2. Nepal plans to drain four dangerous glacial lakes after deadly flood

  3. Nepal plans to drain four glacial lakes after deadly floods

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