Abandoned Car on Mahanadi Bridge Sparks Search for Missing Bhubaneswar Youth

Cuttack, October 17: A tense search operation is underway after a car belonging to Shaktikanta Sahoo, a youth from Nayapalli, Bhubaneswar, was discovered abandoned on the Mahanadi Bridge near Mundali late Thursday night.

Local residents first noticed the suspiciously parked vehicle and alerted authorities. Upon verification, police confirmed the car was registered to Shaktikanta, who has been missing since the previous evening.

Fire service personnel and police from the Godisahi outpost have launched an extensive search along the riverbanks and surrounding areas. Investigators are exploring all possibilities, including accidental fall or foul play, as the circumstances remain unclear.

The incident has triggered concern among locals and Shaktikanta’s family, who are anxiously awaiting updates. Authorities have urged anyone with information to come forward as the search intensifies.