In a tragic incident, two minor boys went missing while taking a holy dip in the Kathajodi river near Khan Nagar, in front of the Netaji Bus Terminal in Cuttack, on Sunday morning. The missing children have been identified as Om Ayush Barik and Om Prakash Maharana, both residents of Bhagatpur Bagala Lane.

According to reports, the boys had gone to the riverbank along with others to take part in a ‘Panchuka Sankirtan’ ritual. After performing the devotional chanting, they entered the river to take a holy dip. Moments later, they reportedly lost balance and were swept away by the strong current.

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Local residents who witnessed the incident immediately alerted authorities. Fire Services personnel

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