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Unimaginable grief: 8 Pune students on school picnic drown at Diveagar beach

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What happened

A picnic at Diveagar beach turned tragic when eight students from Pune drowned after being swept away.

They misjudged the sea's depth and current strength, leading to their distress.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:31:31 UTC.

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