Cuttack: A college girl reportedly jumped off the Munduli barrage into Mahanadi in Cuttack district on Saturday evening. Aiswarya Parija, a student of a private college, is a resident of Sundarpada area.
Police and fire fighters launched an operation to trace her. A scooty which she left behind on the bridge has been seized by police.
Her parents also rushed to the spot and identified her vehicle.
The report came on Saturday evening that the young woman jumped into the river after parking her scooter on the Munduli barrage. On that report, police rushed to the spot and started inquiry.
Aishwarya is suspected to have jumped into the river, although the police are investigating the incident from various angles.