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What began as a carefree day of laughter, play, and joy turned tragic in an instant. In a tragic incident, a young boy lost his life after being crushed under a falling boulder at Thalibada village under Jarada police limits in Ganjam on Thursday.

The deceased has been identified as a seventh-class student who was the son of Bhima Shabar from Thalibada village.

According to reports, four friends were bathing in a stream near a hill. Suddenly, a massive boulder came loose and rolled down from the hill at lightning speed, trapping the 12-year-old boy underneath.

The hapless boy cried for help. In response, some villagers rushed ...