Angul, Feb 10: A youth tragically lost his life after falling into a Checkdam in the Dhangadhar area of Angul district.

The deceased, identified as Khirod Patra from the Sanjmura village under Kishorenagar police station.

According to reports, Khirod Patra was at the Checkdam when he accidentally slipped and fell, hitting his head on a stone. The impact caused a fatal injury, rendering him unconscious at the scene.

He was immediately rushed to a nearby medical facility, but doctors declared him dead upon arrival.

The police have recovered his body and initiated an investigation into the incident. Authorities are conducting a detailed inquiry to uncover the circumstances leading to his tragic death.

The tragic news has left the family in deep shock, with relatives devastated by the sudden loss.