A tragic incident occurred at Shivrampur Ghat in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, India, where four people drowned in the Ganga River. The victims included two minor girls, Harshita Chauhan, 17, and Nandita Chauhan, 12, who ventured into deeper waters while taking selfies. In an attempt to save them, Arun Chauhan, 20, and Arjun Chauhan, 19, also drowned. Local police launched a rescue operation involving divers and a fire brigade, ultimately recovering all four bodies. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath expressed his grief on social media, highlighting the dangers of taking selfies near water bodies and offering condolences to the families affected by this heartbreaking loss. Deputy Chief Minister Keshav Prasad Maurya also shared his sorrow over the incident, praying for peace for the departed souls and strength for their families.