Jajpur: A girl jumped off an bridge into the Kharasrota River at Jokadia in Jajpur district on Wednesday.
The girl identified as a resident of Baunsanta was going to Jokadia market on a cycle. On her way she halted at the bridge and jumped into the river.
The cycle and footwear of the girl has been recovered from over the bridge. The reason behind her taking the extreme step is yet to be ascertained.
Local fishermen and fire services personnel have launched a search operation to trace her. Jajpur Road police is also present at the spot.
(IANS)
