11 picnickers defy warning, go for a swim in river in Rajasthan’s Tonk, 8 drown

A tragic picnic in Tonk district turned deadly when eight young men from Jaipur drowned in the Banas river. The victims, part of a group of eleven, entered the river near the old Banas bridge, unaware of a sudden 15-foot drop and swampy conditions. Despite warning signs, the group underestimated the risks, leading to the devastating loss.