A major tragedy was averted on Friday morning after a 22-year-old youth jumped off the Mahanadi bridge connecting Boudh and Kiakata.
Quick action by the local fire services personnel ensured the youth was rescued safely from the river.
According to reports, the youth, identified as Lipun Behera of Patalipada village under the Purunakatak police limits, had arrived at the bridge on a scooter accompanied by his cousin brother, Raje Behera, and a young woman. After spending a brief moment on the bridge, Lipun suddenly leapt into the river, creating panic and chaos among onlookers.
Upon receiving information, the Boudh fire services team rushed to the scene and launched an immediate rescue operation. They successfully pulled Lipun out of the river and rushed him to the local district headquarters hospital for medical treatment. His current health condition is being monitored.
While locals suspect a possible love affair behind the extreme step, police have launched an investigation to ascertain the exact motive and circumstances surrounding the incident.
