Eight youths today drowned while bathing in the Banas River in Tonk, Rajasthan. All the deceased were residents of the Hasanpura area of Jaipur. Three others were rescued and their condition is stable. Tonk Superintendent of Police, Vikas Sangwan told Akashavani News that the incident took place this afternoon near an old bridge in the river. Meanwhile, Rajasthan Chief Minister, Bhajan Lal Sharma has expressed grief over the incident.