Thu Dec 19 11:14:02 UTC 2024: ## Four-Year-Old Dies in Karnataka Pilgrimage Tragedy
**Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh, December 19, 2024** – A four-year-old boy from Karnataka who went missing during the annual Urs festival of Babayya Swami in Penukonda, Andhra Pradesh, was found dead in a drainage canal. The boy’s family, who had traveled from Karnataka to attend the religious event on December 15th, reported him missing only on December 18th. Police launched an investigation following the formal complaint and discovered the child’s body on Thursday. Authorities are currently investigating whether the death was accidental or due to other circumstances. The large-scale religious gathering saw a significant influx of devotees from Karnataka.
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