Bhubaneswar: A Class IX student went missing after jumping from Chaunrpur bridge into the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur in the wee hours of Saturday.
According to sources, the student named Kajal left for school on her cycle. Instead of going to school, she abandoned her cycle near the bridge and jumped into the river. Some people who were passing by saw her and tried to stop her, but before they could reach her, she suddenly jumped into the water. In a fraction of a second, Kajal was swept away by the strong currents.
The fire department and police were immediately alerted, and a rescue operation was launched. However, despite their best efforts, Kajal’s body has not been recovered yet.
Upon being informed, Kajal’s family reached the spot. This incident left Kajal’s family members in shock, with her mother and sister collapsing upon hearing the news.
The rescue operation has been hindered by the high water level in the river, with 90,000 cusecs of water currently flowing through it. The fire department is working tirelessly to recover Kajal’s body, but the challenging conditions have made their task even more difficult.
An investigation into the incident is underway, and the exact circumstances leading to Kajal’s death are yet to be ascertained.
