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Eight students from a private coaching institute in Pune drowned at Diveagar beach during a picnic.
All eight bodies were recovered by local residents, police, and administrative teams.
Authorities said the students entered the sea to swim and may have misjudged the current or depth.
Local rescuers and water sports operators launched immediate rescue efforts.
Why it mattersThe deaths of eight students raise safety concerns for beach outings and could prompt scrutiny of trip supervision and rescue response.
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Leaders including Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar and others expressed condolences and sought administrative assistance.