Man jumps into baitarani river with daughter in Odisha’s Bhadrak, Search operation continues
Bhadrak: Even after 48 hours, the bodies of the man and his minor daughter have not yet been found. Search operation underway.
Bhadrak: In a distressing incident that took place on Wednesday, a man jumped into the Baitarani River with his minor daughter. The incident took place in Akhuapada village of Bhadrak district in Odisha.
The bodies of the father and daughter have not yet been found even after 48 hours of searching, said reports from reliable sources. Officials from the Fire department continue the search operation, looking for the father and daughter.
The father, Chandan Sahu reportedly went missing after jumping into the Baitarani River from the bridge at Akhuapada. He was the resident of Balipokhari village under the limits of Bhandari Pokhari police station.
The police found a scooter and footwear abandoned at the spot, said reliable reports. The police and fire services personnel were quick to initiate a search operation and an investigation into the matter.
While the exact reason what prompted Chandan to take the step is yet to be known, it is suspected that he attempted to end life as he was under severe mental pressure following the death of his wife about two months ago. Further details into the matter are awaited.
Ms Kalinga