The car of a missing youth, Shaktikanta Sahoo, was found abandoned on the Mahanadi Bridge near Mundali in Cuttack on Friday, prompting authorities to launch a search operation. Shaktikanta, a resident of Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, has been untraceable since Thursday night.
Suspicious Vehicle Discovery
Locals noticed a car parked unusually on the bridge late Thursday night and informed the police. Upon checking the registration, authorities confirmed the vehicle belonged to Shaktikanta Sahoo. His family verified that he had been missing since the previous evening.
Search and Investigation Underway
The circumstances surrounding the disappearance remain unclear. Police and fire service personnel from Godisahi outpost are conducting extensive search operations along the river and surrounding areas.
Authorities are investigating all possibilities, including an accident or foul play, to determine the cause of Shaktikanta’s disappearance. The incident has caused concern among local residents and the family, who are closely monitoring the ongoing investigation.
