Kendrapada: A woman went missing in Kharasrota river after reportedly being attacked by a crocodile in front of her two daughters in Odisha’s Kendrapara district on Monday.
As per information, the incident took place at Paniajora in Koladhia panchayat under the jurisdiction of Aul police station in the afternoon.
The victim, identified as Kajal Mohanty (40), was dragged into the river when she ventured into the water for a bath. As her daughters shouted for help, villagers rushed to the site and launched a search operation in the river to rescue her.
On being informed, the fire service personnel rushed to the spot and launched a search operation to trace the woman. However, she was yet to be traced.
It may be noted that Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapada district is home to as many as 1,800 saltwater crocodiles. Crocodiles from the national park often stray into the rivers and attack human beings and cattle in Rajnangar and other areas.
