Hyderabad, June 16 -- Union Mines Minister G Kishan Reddy on Monday expressed condolences over the death of five youths who drowned in the Godavari River near Telangana's Basara.

"Deeply saddened by the tragic incident involving five youth from Hyderabad drowning and losing their lives in the Godavari River near Basara, Telangana. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members," Reddy posted on X.

Five youths from the same family died after drowning in the Godavari River in Nirmal district, police said on Sunday.

"Five youths from the same family died after drowning in the Godavari River in Basara. We have taken the five deceased bodies for post-mortem examination," a Sub-Inspector from Basara police station said.

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