Stories
Tragic Drowning: 8 Teenagers Die in Diveagar Sea, Maharashtra CM Expresses Grief
N
News18•01-10-2026, 21:16
Tragic Drowning: 8 Teenagers Die in Diveagar Sea, Maharashtra CM Expresses Grief
- •Eight teenagers from Pune drowned at Diveagar beach in Raigad district, Maharashtra, during a picnic.
- •The group consisted of 42 students and 6 teachers from Winners’ Academy, a private coaching center in Alandi.
- •The teenagers were swept away by strong currents due to their limited understanding of the sea's depth and currents.
- •Bhau Salunkhe and his team from 'Bhau Maruti Salunkhe Mahakali Water Sports' conducted a risky rescue operation, recovering all bodies.
- •Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis expressed deep grief over the
Key Questions Answered
Eight teenagers from Pune drowned after entering the sea due to strong currents and a limited understanding of the water's depth.
All the deceased were under 16 years of age and students of Winners’ Academy, a private coaching center located in Alandi, Pune district.
Members of a local water sports team, along with local villagers and police, conducted a rescue operation and successfully recovered all eight bodies.
