Bhubaneswar: An elderly man was reportedly dragged away by a crocodile in Jajpur district.
According to reports, the incident occurred near Barei village under Panikoili police station limits in Jajpur district. The victim has been identified as Gajendra Majhi of Berei village.
Majhi had gone to the riverbank on Friday morning to attend nature’s call when the crocodile attacked him and dragged him into the water. Upon being informed by villagers, fire brigade personnel have reached the spot and launched a rescue operation.
The Forest Department has also reached the spot and has barred people from entering the river.
