5 Drown During Shraddh Ritual In UP's Jhansi
· India · NDTV
On Sunday afternoon, five family members drowned in the Betwa River in Mauranipur area, Jhansi, while performing a shraddh ritual. The victims entered the river around 1 pm to conduct the religious ceremony. Local rescue operations have recovered the bodies, and further details on the circumstances remain under investigation.
Why it matters
The tragedy leaves a grieving family in Jhansi and underscores the risks associated with performing rituals in rivers during the monsoon season, a recurring concern in the region.
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