Youth Missing After Drowning in Putudi Waterfall, Rescue Ops Continue in Kandhamal
Kandhamal: A tragic incident unfolded at Putudi waterfall on Sunday when Swadhin Biswal, a young man from Sambalpur, went missing after drowning.
Biswal, employed as an Assistant Section Officer in Bhubaneswar, had travelled to Phulbani with three friends and visited the scenic waterfall around 11 a.m.
Witnesses reported that Biswal drowned while bathing in the waterfall during the afternoon. His friends immediately alerted authorities, prompting swift action.
Fire service personnel and ODRAF teams launched extensive search operations, but despite hours of effort, he could not be traced. Kandhamal Sadar police also joined the rescue mission.
Officials confirmed that search operations will resume Monday morning with additional support.
The incident has left his family and colleagues in shock, while investigators continue to gather details from his friends. Authorities assured that all possible measures are being taken to trace him.
