A woman jumped into the rushing river from the Kharasrota river bridge near Baruha under Jajpur Sadar police station this morning. Identified as Dunakini Samal from Madhuvan Krishnapada area under Kuakhia police station, she left her mobile phone and helmet on the road before taking the extreme step.
Eyewitnesses saw her reach the bridge on a scooter around 6 am. She quickly jumped off the bridge, leaving her belongings behind.
Upon receiving the report, police and firefighters rushed to the scene and began the search. Police officials are trying to contact her family, who had not yet reached the site.
Authorities are still investigating the reason behind her actions, looking into possible domestic disputes or other factors.