A tragic incident unfolded at the Salandi River, where a youth lost his life after attempting a risky jump from Santia bridge while filming a social media reel.
The mishap occurred around 10 a.m. on Thursday when two youths jumped into the river, reportedly to create video content. While one managed to survive, the other was swept away by the strong current.
One survives, another loses life
The two youths have been identified as Himanshu Sekhar Nayak and Mithun Nayak. Himanshu was able to swim back to safety, but Mithun was carried away by the current and went missing.
Following an extensive search operation lasting over two and a half hours, rescue teams recovered Mithun’s body from the river.
Rescue efforts and injuries
Fire and emergency personnel, along with police, rushed to the scene immediately after being alerted. Officials noted that the deceased had sustained severe injuries to the head and neck.
Police also detained the individual who was filming the video at the time of the incident.
Growing concern over risky social media trends
The incident has sparked concern among local residents, who have raised alarms about the increasing trend of youths risking their lives for social media content.
Many have called for stricter awareness campaigns and preventive measures to discourage dangerous stunts, especially in hazardous locations such as rivers and bridges.
Call for caution
Authorities have urged the public, particularly young people, to prioritise safety and avoid engaging in life-threatening activities for online visibility.
The tragedy serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of reckless behaviour in pursuit of digital attention.