Man’s Body Recovered After 18 Hours at Odisha’s Thipakhol Waterfall
Basant Kumar’s body was found after 18 hours at Thipakhol waterfall in Nuapada district following a Sunday slip.
What happened at Thipakhol waterfall?
On Monday, August 17, 2026, the body of 25‑year‑old Basant Kumar was recovered from the Thipakhol waterfall in Sinapali area of Nuapada district, Odisha, after an 18‑hour search. Kumar, a resident of Amalipada in Chhattisgarh’s Gariabandh district, had slipped and been swept away while visiting the waterfall with friends on Sunday afternoon as part of a Bol Bam pilgrimage. The Thipakhol waterfall is described as a popular tourist site in the area. The story garnered 491 shares and 1.4k views on the publishing platform.
How was the search operation conducted?
Following the incident, fire service personnel from the Sinapali Fire Service department promptly rushed to the spot and launched a rescue and search operation in and around the waterfall. Search efforts continued through the night and into the next day, covering the waterfall area and nearby terrain. According to the report, Kumar’s companions had initially searched the surroundings themselves before informing the fire service, which then coordinated the effort. The operation lasted approximately 18 hours before Basant Kumar’s body was recovered on Monday.
Who was Basant Kumar?
The deceased has been identified as Basant Kumar, a native of Amalipada area in Chhattisgarh’s Gariabandh district. He had visited the Thipakhol tourist site and entered the waterfall with his friends as part of a Bol Bam journey.
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Who was the man whose body was recovered from Thipakhol waterfall?
Basant Kumar, a 25‑year‑old native of Amalipada in Chhattisgarh’s Gariabandh district.
When and where did the incident occur?
Basant Kumar slipped and was swept away on Sunday afternoon at the Thipakhol waterfall in Sinapali area of Nuapada district, Odisha; his body was recovered on Monday after an 18‑hour search.
What was Basant Kumar doing at the waterfall when he went missing?
He was visiting the Thipakhol tourist site with friends as part of a Bol Bam pilgrimage.
Which agency conducted the search and rescue operation?
The Sinapali Fire Service department launched the rescue and search operation after being informed by Kumar’s companions.
How long did the search operation last before the body was found?
The search lasted approximately 18 hours before the body was recovered on Monday.
What is the significance of the Thipakhol waterfall mentioned in the report?
It is described as a popular tourist site in the Sinapali area of Nuapada district.
Where is Basant Kumar’s native place?
Amalipada area in Gariabandh district, Chhattisgarh.
Bibhuti Bhusan Sahu
District Correspondent, Nuapada
Bibhuti Bhusan Sahu reports on Nuapada district's border-area development, migration trends, and local governance for the Mirror.
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