Patna: Five children drowned in a village pond in Bihar`s Kaimur district on Monday, police said.
The incident took place in Budhdha village when village residents had gathered near the pond to offer prayers as part of a local festival, and then bath in it.
"After the adults returned home, the children jumped in the pond for a bath but five of them drowned," police said.
According to police officials, the victims were of age between 5 to 12 years.
The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to family of the victims.
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