Bhadrak: Youth Goes Missing After Being Swept Away in Salandi River

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Bhadrak: A youth went missing after allegedly being swept away in the Salandi River in Bhadrak district of Odisha on Thursday night. The incident took place near Nangamahala area under Puruna Bazar police limits.

The missing youth has been identified as Sheikh Mula Khan.

According to reports, the youth had gone near the river to relieve himself when he was reportedly swept away by the water current.

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After being informed by local residents, Fire Services personnel reached the spot and launched a search operation in the river. The search continued throughout the night, but the youth could not be traced.

Search efforts resumed on Friday, with Fire Services personnel continuing operations to locate the missing youth.

Meanwhile, Puruna Bazar Police have initiated an investigation to ascertain the circumstances under which the youth was swept away.

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