A tragic incident occurred in Ganjam district, Odisha, where a 12-year-old sixth-grade student named Shankar lost his life after being crushed by a stone that fell from a hill while he was bathing in the Menkadai spring near Tumba panchayat under Jarada police station.
Details of the Incident
- Accident: Shankar was bathing with two friends in the spring when a large stone fell from above, crushing his body between two rocks.
- Rescue and Outcome: Villagers rescued Shankar's body with difficulty but he succumbed to injuries while being taken to the hospital.
- Investigation: Jarada police registered a case of unnatural death; body sent for post-mortem to Berhampur FMT department.
The incident has created a mournful atmosphere in the area.