Bhubaneswar: A young man died after falling into an open drain inside the premises of the Salandi Canal Division Office in Bhadrak on Tuesday.
The deceased has been identified as Akshaya Pradhan, a resident of Salandi Colony.
According to reports, he had gone to the office premises to pluck moringa leaves from a drumstick tree when he allegedly slipped and fell into the uncovered drain. The incident occurred at the Bypass area under Bhadrak Rural police station.
Locals have alleged that the absence of a proper cover on the drain led to the tragic accident.
Bhadrak Fire Service personnel recovered the body, and police have launched an investigation into the matter.
