Bhubaneswar, Nov. 5 -- A dramatic rescue operation had to be undertaken in Bhandarimal Hill under Jujumura block of Sambalpur district, after a woman got trapped inside a narrow cave on Wednesday during Kartika Purnima celebrations. Fortunately, the woman was rescued.

According to sources, many devotees had visited the hill to offer prayers on the auspicious occasion. A narrow cave passage through the rocks is a common route used by visitors during the ritual. While attempting to pass through it, a woman named Sujata Meher got stuck midway, creating panic among other devotees.

Soon after receiving the information, a team of fire services personnel reached the site and launched a rescue mission to bring her out safely. Local authorities ...