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13-Year-Old Boy Drowns in Keonjhar River, Elder Brother Still Missing
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 11 Oct 2026, 01:37 PM
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A 13‑year‑old boy died after drowning in the Keonjhar River in Odisha, while his elder brother could not be located, officials said.
Keonjhar, Odisha – Emergency services confirmed that a 13‑year‑old boy lost his life after being swept away by the fast‑moving waters of the Keonjhar River on Saturday. The incident occurred near a popular local crossing where residents often fetch water.
Rescue teams from the district administration and local volunteers launched a search operation immediately after the boy was reported missing. While they were able to retrieve the child's body, his elder brother, who was with him at the time, could not be found and remains missing.
Police have registered a case of accidental drowning and are continuing the search for the missing sibling. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the brother's whereabouts to come forward, and have warned locals to exercise caution near the river during monsoon‑season currents.
The tragedy has prompted community leaders to call for better safety measures along the riverbanks, including warning signs and temporary barriers during periods of high water flow.
Rescue teams from the district administration and local volunteers launched a search operation immediately after the boy was reported missing. While they were able to retrieve the child's body, his elder brother, who was with him at the time, could not be found and remains missing.
Police have registered a case of accidental drowning and are continuing the search for the missing sibling. Authorities have urged anyone with information about the brother's whereabouts to come forward, and have warned locals to exercise caution near the river during monsoon‑season currents.
The tragedy has prompted community leaders to call for better safety measures along the riverbanks, including warning signs and temporary barriers during periods of high water flow.