+2 students drowning in Mahanadi of Odisha: 1 body found near Balianta

Cuttack: In a recent development, the body of one of the two missing students has been recovered from a river under Balianta police limits.

According to reports, the duo had gone missing near Naraj of Mahanadi river. However, it is worth mentioning that the father of the deceased has alleged murder.

The search operation for the missing students had been resumed today by the Fire Department and NDRF personnel.

The two students reportedly went missing after drowning in the Mahanadi River near the Talagada Sidheswar temple at Naraj of Cuttack on August 8.

In the latest update, it has been found that the two missing students were pursuing +2 1st year at a private college in Cuttack.

The search operation for the missing students has been resumed today by the Fire Department. Officials from NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) will also join the operation.

A group of eight students had gone to the river side on a visit. However, two of them went missing while taking a bath in the river. Six other students were found safe at the location. The Baranga police recovered the bagpacks, shoes and scooter of the missing students.

Further detailed reports awaited.