School Girl Jumps Into Mahanadi From Chaura Bridge In Odisha's Sambalpur, Search Op Launched
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The identity of the victim was not ascertained immediately.
Officials of Fire Service Department reached the spot and launched a rescue operation.
Rescue team has intensified the search operation.
Sambalpur, Aug 24: A school girl reportedly jumped into the Mahanadi River from the Chaura Bridge in Odisha's Sambalpur district.
Although the identity was not ascertained immediately, preliminary reports suggest the victim was a Class IX student.
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✨On being informed, officials of Fire Service Department reached the spot and launched a rescue operation.
With increased discharge into the Mahanadi, river currents are stronger than usual, complicating rescue efforts. However, rescue team has intensified the search operation.
Local officials have urged residents to stay away from the riverbanks and bridges, especially in light of the elevated water levels and swift currents.
On the other hand, police have registered a case and initiated a probe to determine the circumstances leading to the incident.