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Body of youth swept away in Odisha river breach found after 24 hours
The body of Maheswar Sutar, a youth swept away after a Kani River breach in Jajpur district, was recovered on Monday, nearly 24 hours after the incident. The breach occurred at Dhobabila…
The Story in Brief
The body of Maheswar Sutar, a youth swept away after a Kani River breach in Jajpur district, was recovered on Monday, nearly 24 hours after the incident. The breach occurred at Dhobabila village in Dasarathpur block, where Sutar had gone to relieve himself. Witnesses said the soil suddenly caved in near the breach, tossing him into the swirling water. Fire personnel launched a search but could not find him. Locals spotted the body floating in the deep water on Monday morning and informed the police and fire department.
The Indian Opinion
The tragedy at Kani River is being framed by some as a freak accident, but it reveals a pattern of neglected infrastructure. Breaches don't just happen; they follow ignored warnings and poor maintenance. Instead of rushing to blame monsoon fury, the state must answer: what was the condition of the embankment, and how many more villages sit in its shadow? The real test will come not in condolences but in the concrete repair work visible before the next spell of rain.
Source: odishatv.in
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