Odisha: Woman dragged by crocodile into Kharasrota river, remains untraced
Kendrapara, June 16 (UNI) In yet another case of man-crocodile conflict in Odisha's coastal Kendrapara district, a 40-year-old woman went missing today after being dragged into the water by the reptile at Pania Jora, a spot connected to the Kharasrota river.
According to sources, Kajal Mohanty, a resident of Danladiha village under Koladiha Gram Panchayat in Aul police limits, was bathing at Pania Jora with her two daughters when a large saltwater crocodile suddenly attacked and dragged her into the river.
Upon receiving information, fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and, with the help of local residents, launched a search and rescue operation. However, as of the last report, the woman remains untraced.
Locals suspect that the crocodile may have carried her deeper into the Kharasrota river.
Residents alleged that despite repeatedly requesting the Forest Department and local administration to install fencing at the bathing ghats along crocodile-infested rivers, no protective measures have been taken so far.
It is worth noting that incidents of human-crocodile conflict occur frequently in the district, particularly in the blocks of Pattamundai, Kendrapara, Rajnagar, Aul, Rajkanika, and Mahakalapada.
Such conflicts are especially common during the crocodile breeding season from June to August, when the reptiles often become more aggressive and prone to attacking humans in the water. UNI XC DP SSP
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