Patna April 3 (IANS) Five children drowned in a village pond in Bihar s Kaimur district on Monday police said.
The incident took place in Budhdha village when village residents had gathered near the pond to offer prayers as part of a local festival and then bath in it.
After the adults returned home the children jumped in the pond for a bath but five of them drowned police said.
According to police officials the victims were of age between 5 to 12 years.
The state government has announced a compensation of Rs 4 lakh each to family of the victims.
--IANS
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Five children drown in Bihar
