The serene atmosphere of Shri Nath Baba temple in Ballia district was shattered when the body of a young man, Vinay Kumar, was found floating in the temple pond.

Kumar, who worked at a local fair, was a resident of Chharhar village. Authorities have launched an investigation following the recovery of his body and have sent it for post-mortem examination.

In a separate drowning incident, Virendra Yadav, 47, from Chiraiya Mor village, went missing while bathing in the Ganga near Dube Chapra village. A search operation is currently underway to find him.

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