New Delhi, June 16 -- Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma on Monday expressed grief over the drowning of five youths in the Godavari river of Telangana's Nirmal district.

In a post on social media X, Sharma prayed for the peace of the departed souls and the strength of the bereaved family.

"The news of the unfortunate death of the youth of Rajasthan due to drowning in the Godavari river in the Basara area of Telangana is extremely painful. I pray to Lord Shri Ram to give a place to the departed souls at his feet and provide strength to the bereaved family to bear this immense sorrow. Om peace!" the post read.

On June 15, five youths from the same family died after drowning in the Godavari River in Nirmal district, police said.

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