Odisha / Man Jumps Into Mahanadi River Near Mundali, Search Op Underway
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Sahu had been residing in the Bhubaneswar area and drove to the bridge before abandoning his car and leaping into the river around 2 AM.
Cuttack, Oct 17: A 38-year-old man from Keonjhar district reportedly jumped into the Mahanadi River near Mundali Bridge in the early hours of Friday.
The victim has been identified as identified as Shaktikanta Sahu.
According to police sources, Shaktikanta Sahu, who had been residing in the Bhubaneswar area, reportedly drove alone to the Mundali Bridge, where, under unknown circumstances, he parked his car by the roadside and subsequently jumped into the Mahanadi River at approximately 2 AM, prompting an urgent search operation by local authorities.
A search operation is currently underway, with rescue teams scouring the river to locate the missing individual.
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The motive behind the incident remains unclear, and police are investigating all possible angles. On the other hand, family members have been informed, and efforts are being made to trace Sahu’s whereabouts.
Authorities have urged citizens to avoid the area while the search continues.
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