21-Year-Old Youth Dies After Falling into Open Drain in Cuttack

Cuttack: A tragic incident in Cuttack, Odisha has claimed the life of a 21-year-old youth named Rahul from Rajasthan. Rahul had come to visit his relatives in Cuttack when the unfortunate incident occurred. While walking to a teashop, he fell into an open drain and lost his life. Heavy rainfall had caused waterlogging in many parts of the city, including the area where the incident took place.

The incident has shocked the local community, as it is the second death of its kind reported in the city in recent months. In response, Rahul’s father lodged a complaint with the Purighat police regarding the incident. He expressed his grief and urged the authorities to take immediate action to prevent further tragedies like his son’s. Open drains pose a significant danger, and he called for urgent measures to address the issue.

Gagan Ojha, a local corporator, criticized the government and the Cuttack administration for their failure in addressing the problem of open drains. Despite previous requests and estimated funds for restoration work, no progress has been made. Ojha expressed concern that if such negligence continues, more lives will be lost, holding the administration responsible for the consequences.

Efforts to reach the Cuttack Municipal Corporation (CMC) officials for comments on the matter were unsuccessful. The lack of communication from the authorities adds to the frustration and disappointment of the community.

This incident serves as a reminder of the urgent need to address the issue of open drains in Cuttack. The safety of residents should be a top priority, and immediate measures must be taken to prevent similar accidents in the future.