The joyous atmosphere of the Durga Puja festivities turned into profound grief in Baleshwar district after two brothers tragically drowned while bathing in the Subarnarekha River.
The heartbreaking incident took place at the Manpur ghat, located under the jurisdiction of the Baliapal police station. The victims have been identified as Ramya Ranjan Giri and Soumya Ranjan Giri. Both were the sons of Madhusudan Giri, a resident of Taladhananda village.
According to local reports, the two brothers had travelled to their maternal uncle’s residence specifically to celebrate the Durga Puja festival with their extended family. What was meant to be a joyful holiday visit transformed into an unimaginable nightmare when the brothers went for a bath in the river and failed to return.
News of the tragic drowning sent shockwaves through the region, casting a heavy pall of gloom over both Taladhananda village and the local community in Baliapal. Local authorities and rescue efforts highlight the recurring dangers associated with unsupervised river bathing during festive outings, leaving a grieving family and community searching for solace during what should have been a time of celebration.
