Body of Missing Minor Girl Recovered from Mahanadi in Sambalpur
The body of a missing minor girl was recovered from the Mahanadi River in Sambalpur, Odisha, after a nearly five-day search operation.
The body of a minor girl who had gone missing after allegedly jumping into the Mahanadi River from Chaunrpur Bridge in Sambalpur district was recovered on Thursday. According to official sources, the body was found floating near Golabandh and was retrieved by the Fire Services personnel. It is said that the minor girl had jumped into the river from Chaunrpur Bridge at around 9.00 PM on July 11, following which a frantic search operation was launched. Rescue teams had been conducting continuous searches in the swelling river since the incident. The deceased was a resident of Mayabagicha under Dhanupali police limits in Sambalpur. Police have initiated the necessary procedures, while the body is expected to be sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The reason behind the minor's alleged jump into the river remains unclear, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the sequence of events. Officials are also expected to record statements from family members and other relevant persons as part of the probe. No comments were received from the police in this regard. The recovery has cast a pall of gloom over the locality, with residents expressing grief over the untimely death. Police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident until the investigation is completed.
The body was recovered after a nearly five-day search operation, which was launched after the minor girl allegedly jumped into the river from Chaunrpur Bridge. The search operation involved continuous searches in the swelling river, but the body was finally spotted in the morning and recovered. The deceased was a resident of Mayabagicha under Dhanupali police limits in Sambalpur. The police have initiated the necessary procedures, and the body is expected to be sent for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause of death. The reason behind the minor's alleged jump into the river remains unclear, and an investigation is underway to ascertain the sequence of events.
The police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident until the investigation is completed. The recovery has cast a pall of gloom over the locality, with residents expressing grief over the untimely death.
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Who was the minor girl?
The minor girl was a resident of Mayabagicha under Dhanupali police limits in Sambalpur.
Where did the minor girl allegedly jump into the river?
Chaunrpur Bridge in Sambalpur district.
When did the minor girl allegedly jump into the river?
Around 9.00 PM on July 11.
Why was the search operation launched?
Following the minor girl's alleged jump into the river.
What is the next step in the investigation?
The police will record statements from family members and other relevant persons as part of the probe.
What is the cause of death?
The exact cause of death will be determined after the post-mortem examination.
What is the current status of the investigation?
The investigation is ongoing, and the police have urged the public not to speculate on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Debraj Meher
District Correspondent, Sambalpur
Debraj Meher reports on Sambalpur district's civic affairs, the Hirakud dam command area, and the region's handloom economy. He has been the Mirror's Sambalpur correspondent since 2021.
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