Bihar: Five children drown in pond in Kaimur, govt announces compensation of Rs 4 lakh

Patna: 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.