Jajpur: A horrifying crocodile attack in Tandara village under Panikoili police station limits has left the local community in shock after a young man was dragged into the Kharasrota River while grazing cattle. The victim, identified as Siddharth Mallick was reportedly bending down to drink water when the reptile suddenly emerged and pulled him under.
Eyewitnesses described the terrifying moment when the crocodile seized Siddharth and disappeared into the river before anyone could react.
Local authorities and police teams rushed to the scene immediately after being alerted, but search operations have so far failed to locate him, with hopes of survival diminishing by the hour.
The incident has reignited long-standing fears among villagers about the dangers posed by crocodiles in the Kharasrota River, which has seen similar attacks in the past.
Residents are now demanding urgent safety measures, including warning signs and protective barriers along vulnerable stretches of the riverbank.
Forest department officials have been pressed to address the growing threat, as the community mourns the tragic loss.
The attack has left Tandara village in a state of grief and heightened anxiety, with many questioning why more hasn’t been done to prevent such incidents.
