Karnataka: 10 of family drown while collecting freshwater shells
Ten family members drowned while collecting freshwater shells in Karnataka's Uttara Kannada district, with one person still missing. The incident occurred when strong currents swept the group away during heavy rainfall. Prime Minister Modi announced compensation for the victims' families and expressed his condolences.
- ▪Ten members of a family drowned while one was reported missing after a group of 14 people was swept away by strong currents.
- ▪Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah announced a solatium of ₹5 lakh to the next of kin of each victim.
- ▪Authorities are conducting search operations for the missing person and have registered a case of accidental drowning.
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Karnataka: 10 of family drown while collecting freshwater shellsTen family members drowned while collecting shells in Karnataka's river; one is missing. PM Modi announced compensation for victims' families.Published on: May 25, 2026 6:16 AM ISTBy HT CorrespondentShare viaCopy link BIDAR Ten members of a family drowned while one was reported missing after a group of 14 people attempting to collect freshwater shells was swept away by strong currents near the Palli Hallu Venkchapur river in Karnataka’s Uttara Kannada district, police said on Sunday.Karnataka: 10 of family drown while collecting freshwater shellsChief minister Siddaramaiah announced a solatium of ₹5 lakh to the next to the kin of each victim. He added that intensive search operations were underway for the missing person.
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