Agra (Uttar Pradesh) [India], October 16 (ANI): Five people from Uttar Pradesh's Agra drowned in the Parvati river during immersion of a Durga idol in Dholpur, Rajasthan on Friday, said police.

The incident took place when five people came to Dholpur in Rajasthan to immerse the Durga idol on the occasion of Dussehra on Friday, said Muniraj, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP), Agra.

Also Read | Singhu Border Murder: One Nihang Surrenders After Brutal Killing of Lakhbir Singh.

The victims were the residents of Bhavanpura village in Agra district, Uttar Pradesh, said Muniraj.

The bodies of the victims have been recovered from the river.

Also Read | Nokia G300 Smartphone with Snapdragon 480 SoC Launched; Check Prices, Features & Specifications.

Further details are awaited. (ANI)

(The above story is verified and authored by ANI staff, ANI is South Asia's leading multimedia news agency with over 100 bureaus in India, South Asia and across the globe. ANI brings the latest news on Politics and Current Affairs in India & around the World, Sports, Health, Fitness, Entertainment, & News. The views appearing in the above post do not reflect the opinions of LatestLY)