August 13th 2024.
Pattamundai: It was a quiet evening in the village of Alapuadia in Kendrapara district, until a shocking incident occurred. According to reports, a 50-year-old woman named Manjulata Bhanja was attacked by a crocodile while she was washing utensils by the Brahmani River. The villagers were taken aback and immediately raised an alarm, but unfortunately, their efforts to find the missing woman were in vain.
Narendra Dhal, Chandan Sahu, and Kishore Raut, who live in the village, shared that the Fire department was yet to arrive at the scene when the news first broke. They also expressed their disappointment with the local administration, claiming that they have not taken enough precautions to warn the public about the presence of crocodiles in the river. This has resulted in several unfortunate incidents, including this recent one.
It is worth mentioning that a similar incident happened last year on July 27th when a 45-year-old man named Amulya Das from Kulasahi village was attacked by a crocodile while taking a bath. Sadly, he did not survive. In the aftermath of this tragedy, the authorities had advised people to stay away from the river during floods. However, it seems like these warnings have not been taken seriously, as there have been six reported cases of crocodile attacks in the state just last year, according to official sources.
The villagers are now urging the administration to take immediate action and ensure the safety of the people living near the river. They fear that more lives will be lost if no preventive measures are taken. Let us hope that this tragic incident serves as a wake-up call for the authorities to prioritize the safety of their citizens and take necessary steps to prevent such incidents from happening in the future.
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