Argus News - Two Minors Go Missing After Drowning In Kathajodi River

Cuttack, Nov 2: Two minors went missing after reportedly drowning in the Kathajodi River near Khananagar in Cuttack district on Sunday morning.

According to reports, the victims, identified as Om Barik and Prakash Maharana from the Bhagatur area, were bathing in the river when they swept away by strong currents.

Following the incident, the locals immediately alerted the authorities.

Fire and rescue personnel rushed to the scene and launched an intensive search operation.

The incident has cast a pall of grief over the local community, with families and neighbous anxiously awaiting updates.

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Authorities have urged residents to avoid bathing in the river during high current conditions and are continuing their search with the help of divers and rescue boats.

Further updates are expected as the search operation continues.