Body of Odisha woman who fell into river while taking selfie recovered

Sundargarh: Body of Anupama Prajapati (27), who fell into Ghoghara nullah while taking selfie on a mobile phone at Kanakund in Odisha’s Sundargarh district yesterday, was recovered from the water body today.

The search operation by Fire Service personnel was halted yesterday after evening due to darkness. It resumed this morning while the body was fished out of the nullah around 11.30 am.

Anupama of Kumbharpada in Rajgangpur area of the district had visited the tourist spot along with her family members for picnicking. Unfortunately, her leg slipped and she fell into the river stream when she was clicking selfies on a mobile phone standing on the rock.

A family member said Anupama’s engagement was held two months back. She was scheduled to marry on February 16, the family member added.