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Shrikshetra Puri becomes last destination, young man dies after slipping while bathing in pond
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Shrikshetra Puri becomes last destination, young man dies after slipping while bathing in pond

A 24-year-old vehicle helper from Telangana drowned after slipping into a deep pond at Bada Akhada Math in Puri while bathing. Fire Services recovered the body, police have initiated an investigation, and locals have demanded improved safety measures around hazardous water bodies.

By News Desk, Newindiannewswire.com · Jun 26, 2026 10:20 PM · 2 min read · 337 views
Puri became the last destination for a Youth who had come to visit the holy city of Puri. The young man died after his feet slipped and drowned in deep water while bathing in the monastery pond. The incident has cast a shadow of grief in the Bada Akhada Matha area.

According to information, Sahil, 24, from Telangana state. He works as a vehicle helper by profession. The passenger from Telangana came to Puri in a Traveler with a driver. They lived in the Bada Akhada matha in Puri. This evening, Sahil went to the pond in the premises of the matha to bathe.

According to eyewitnesses, Sahil's feet suddenly slipped because of the moss on the steps of the pond. He lost his balance and fell directly into the deep water. Since the pond was very deep, the people present did not dare to go down into the water immediately.

 On the other hand, Van Driver searched for Sahil and saw him floating in the pond and immediately informed the Fire department. On receiving the information, the Fire department and the town police reached the spot and started the rescue operation. After a long effort, Sahil was rescued from the water and immediately taken to the Puri district headquarters hospital.

However, the doctor there examined Sahil and declared him dead. According to initial information, the police have informed that the deceased's name is Sahil and he is a resident of Telangana state.

After the incident, the town police have seized the body and started the legal process. The family members have been informed and it has been revealed that the postmortem will be done after they arrive.

Such untimely death of a youth who had come to visit the holy place Puri has shocked everyone. The common people expressed that the police are sealing all the unsafe ponds. The local people and the administration have appealed to be careful while bathing in the pond, river or sea.
News Desk, Newindiannewswire.com

News Desk, Newindiannewswire.com

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