Youth Missing After Drowning; Fire Services Continue Search Operation
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Youth Missing After Drowning; Fire Services Continue Search Operation
Sundargarh, April 7 :
A youth has gone missing after allegedly drowning in a water reservoir near Barangakachhar village under Bargaon police limits in Sundargarh district.
The missing youth has been identified as Shiva Majhi of Reluabahali village. According to reports, he had gone to the reservoir on Monday afternoon along with four other youths for a bath. While three of them remained seated on the embankment, Shiva entered the water.
At around 4:30 PM, sudden strong winds and rain lashed the area. During this time, Shiva reportedly drowned in the reservoir. The accompanying youths immediately alerted local villagers about the incident.
On receiving information, the Bargaon Fire Services team rushed to the spot and launched a search operation. However, the youth could not be traced.
Due to darkness, the rescue operation was suspended last night and resumed again this morning. Efforts are underway to locate the missing youth.
