India, July 30 -- A youth met his watery grave after being swept away by strong river currents and drowned while taking a bath with his friends in Balasore district of Odisha on Thursday. The deceased was identified as Biswajit Patra, a resident of Sadhuapada village under Soro block and this police limits.

According to sources, the incident occurred at around 11.30 am when Biswajit and his friends had gone to the river near Mulisingi jail for a bath. He allegedly lost his footing and was carried away by the current, drifting nearly two kilometres downstream.

Biswajit's friends immediately attempted to rescue the youth but were unsuccessful. They then alerted local villagers and informed the Fire Services, which launched a frantic sear...