Jharsuguda, April 19: In a tragic mishap, at least one person died and six others have reportedly gone missing after a boat capsized in the river Mahanadi in Odisha’s Jharsuguda district on Friday.
The mishap took place near Saradha village under the Lakhanpur block in the afternoon while a country boat was ferrying at least 50 persons in it.
According to reports, the country boat with about 50 persons including several women and children on board capsized in river Mahanadi near Saradha while it was on its way to Banjhipali in Bargarh district from Saradha.
At least 40 persons were rescued by local fishermen whereas a joint rescue operation is underway by the fire services personnel and ODRAF team, sources added.
