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Class 6 Boy Swept Away by Rushikulya River in Sorada, Odisha
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 28 Sep 2026, 08:02 PM
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A sixth‑grade student went missing after being swept away by the Rushikulya River in Sorada, Odisha.
A sixth‑standard pupil was reported missing after the Rushikulya River carried him away at Sorada in Odisha. The incident was first reported by local residents who saw the child near the riverbank before he disappeared into the fast‑moving water.
Authorities in the district have launched a search operation, deploying volunteers and local police to scan the river and its banks. Rescue teams are using boats and waders to navigate the current, while nearby villagers are assisting by alerting others and checking surrounding areas.
The boy’s family has been informed and is cooperating with officials. No further details about the child's condition or exact time of the incident have been released, and the search continues.
The Rushikulya River, which flows through the coastal districts of Odisha, is known for its strong currents during the monsoon season, posing a risk to people living close to its banks.
Local officials have urged residents to exercise caution near the river and to report any sightings immediately to aid the ongoing rescue efforts.
Authorities in the district have launched a search operation, deploying volunteers and local police to scan the river and its banks. Rescue teams are using boats and waders to navigate the current, while nearby villagers are assisting by alerting others and checking surrounding areas.
The boy’s family has been informed and is cooperating with officials. No further details about the child's condition or exact time of the incident have been released, and the search continues.
The Rushikulya River, which flows through the coastal districts of Odisha, is known for its strong currents during the monsoon season, posing a risk to people living close to its banks.
Local officials have urged residents to exercise caution near the river and to report any sightings immediately to aid the ongoing rescue efforts.