June 2nd 2025.
In a tragic turn of events, Odisha BJP leader Itishree Jena and three of her family members have gone missing after a car accident in Sikkim. The accident occurred while they were returning from Gangtok in a tourist vehicle with six other family members, four others, and the driver. The vehicle plunged into the Teesta River, nearly 1,000 feet below, while they were on their way back to Jajpur district in Odisha.
According to reports, the accident took place between Chungthang and Munshithang when the vehicle skidded off a hilly road due to heavy rain. While Itishree and three other family members are still missing, her son and nephew were rescued by the Sikkim Police and are currently receiving treatment at a hospital in Gangtok. Sadly, Itishree's nephew is in critical condition.
The news of the accident has caused distress among the family and the local community. BJP MLA Akash Das Nayak, who has been closely following the situation, shared that four other family members who were in a separate vehicle have returned home safely. They have been identified as Itishree's two sisters, Manjulata Deo and Jharana Mahapatra, and two nieces, Jani and Guni.
However, despite efforts from the rescue teams, there is still no sign of Itishree and the other missing family members. The rescue operation has been hindered by the continuous rain and the rising water level in the Teesta River. Itishree's handbag and mobile phone have been recovered, giving some hope to the family, but the situation remains tense.
Itishree's elder sister, Manijuata Deo, shared the harrowing experience of the accident. She revealed that they were travelling in two cars, with her in one vehicle and Itishree in the other with five other family members. It was only when their driver mentioned that he could not see the headlights of the second car that they realized something was wrong. They immediately turned back to look for them but were unable to locate them. Fortunately, the police were able to rescue her son and nephew by tracking their mobile phones.
Despite the distress and uncertainty, the family still holds on to hope for Itishree and the other missing family members. Manijuata believes that they may have been swept away by the river and could still be alive. The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, has reached out to his Sikkim counterpart, Prem Singh Tamang, and has sent a team of officials to assist in the rescue operation. Puri MP Sambit Patra, who is also the BJP's in-charge of Sikkim, is also actively monitoring the situation.
This unfortunate incident has brought together the community and the government to support the family and aid in the rescue operation. We can only hope that Itishree and the other missing family members are found safe and sound. Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time.
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