Mumbai, Oct. 1 -- In a tragic incident, eight students drowned in the sea off Diveagar beach in Maharashtra's Raigad district, according to local police.

The office of Superintendent of Police said a total of 48 students and teachers from Winners Academy, Alandi, Pune, comprising 25 boys, 17 girls, and 6 teachers, visited Dighi Sagari, Diveagar Beach, for a picnic and tour.

The officials said that eight students drowned while swimming at the beach and their bodies have been found.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Sunetra Pawar spoke with the Raigad District Collector over the telephone following the tragic incident.

She directed the administration to closely monitor the rescue and relief operations and the situation on the ground, an...