Woman dies after allegedly jumping into Mahanadi bridge in Burla; family discord suspected

A woman died by suicide allegedly after jumping into the Mahanadi River from a bridge in Burla area of Odisha’s Sambalpur district on Wednesday. The incident has left the local community in shock.

According to sources, the woman jumped into the river despite attempts by bystanders to prevent her. Police later recovered her body and shifted it to the Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR), where she was declared dead.

The deceased has been identified as a resident of Burla. Police said she was married but had been living separately at the time of the incident. Her parental home is located in Khetrajpur area of Sambalpur.

Incident Details

Preliminary investigation indicates that the woman was speaking to someone on her mobile phone shortly before the incident. She was reportedly wearing a mask that covered her face at the time.

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Authorities are probing various angles, including possible family-related issues, which may have contributed to the incident. However, the exact cause and circumstances leading to her death have not yet been confirmed.

Investigation Underway

Police from the Burla station reached the spot soon after receiving information and initiated a detailed investigation. Statements of local residents and potential witnesses are being recorded, and all possible leads are being examined.

Officials have stated that further clarity will emerge after the completion of the investigation.