Three Schoolgirls Missing from Sambalpur Hostel; Police Intensify Search
Sambalpur, Odisha – Panic gripped the Govindpur area on Sunday evening after three schoolgirls went missing from a girls’ hostel. According to police, two Class 9 students and one Class 10 student were reported missing around 5:30 pm.
The hostel warden immediately lodged a complaint, prompting an intensive search operation.
Authorities reviewed CCTV footage from nearby areas and extended search efforts to bus stands and railway stations, suspecting the girls may have travelled outside the locality. However, no concrete leads have emerged so far.
Parents rushed to the Govindpur police station upon learning of the incident, voicing serious concerns about hostel safety protocols.
Several guardians alleged negligence by school authorities and hostel staff, pointing to gaps in monitoring and security measures in residential schools.
Police confirmed that the investigation is ongoing and urged anyone with information to come forward.
The incident has sparked wider debate about student safety in hostels across Odisha, with community members demanding stricter oversight and accountability.
