Body Found Floating in Mahanadi

Cuttack: The body of a youth was found floating near Jobra barrage in Mahanadi in Cuttack this morning. The identity of the deceased is yet to be ascertained.  As per reports, some locals spotted the body floating in Mahanadi River near gate no. 17 of Jobra barrage and alerted the police.

On getting the information, police along with fire service personnel rushed to the spot and fished out the body. The cops have sent the body for post-mortem.

A probe has been launched to ascertain the identity of the youth and the circumstances that led to his death, said the police.