Puri, May 18: A youth was allegedly died after falling into an open drain near Market Chhak of Badadanda in Puri on Tuesday.

The deceased man has been identified as Geda Sahu of Khandia Bandha, a rickshaw puller.

Reportedly, Sahu fell into the open drain yesterday evening as the slab had been removed to clean the drain.

Meanwhile, Kumbharpada police have launched an investigation into the matter.