Odisha: Two sisters swept away in Subarnarekha River during ‘Shravan’ ritual
Published By : Sourav Das
| August 9, 2025 11:48 AM
Jaleswar, Aug 9: In a tragic incident in Odisha’s Balasore district, two sisters were swept away by the strong currents of the Subarnarekha River while collecting water to offer to Lord Shiva on the final day of the sacred Shravan month.
The victims have been identified as residents of Chakahari village under Jaleswar police limits in the district.
As per reports, around 100–150 Kaudias from the village had gathered at Sikharpur Ghat to collect holy water to offer at a nearby Shiva temple. As part of the ritual, the two sisters entered the river for a dip, but a strong current swept them away, along with three others. The three others were rescued by fellow Kaudias, but the sisters were not saved.
After being alerted, Fire Services personnel began a search operation to trace the missing sisters.
Two teams from the Fire Services, along with one ODRAF unit, are currently involved in the rescue efforts, confirmed Jaleswar SDPO.
