Rayagada, Jul 10: In a tragic incident, a Class X student lost his life after falling from a waterfall while attempting to take a selfie in Odisha’s Rayagada district on Friday.

The deceased has been identified as Lalit Pujari, son of Das Pujari of Kulerpata under Ambadala police station limits in the district.

A selfie attempt turned fatal after a Class 10 student allegedly slipped and fell at Bujibang Waterfall in Rayagada district's Ambadala area. The victim, Lalit Pujari of Kulerpata village, sustained critical injuries and was referred to Burla Medical College after treatment at…

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According to reports, Lalit had gone to Bujibanga waterfall with his classmates th. While taking a selfie near the edge, he slipped and fell, sustaining severe injuries.

Lalit was initially rushed to Biswanathpur Hospital, later shifted to Saheed Rendo Majhi Medical College and Hospital in Bhawanipatna, and subsequently referred to Burla Medical College. However, he succumbed to his injuries on the way to Burla.
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The incident has cast a pall of gloom over the village, highlighting once again the dangers of risky behaviour near natural sites. Local residents expressed shock over the untimely death of the young student.

Local authorities have urged students and visitors to exercise caution while visiting waterfalls and hilly terrains, stressing that safety must not be compromised for photographs or social media content.