Bhubaneswar: A senior reporter of a private TV news channel met tragic death in the ODRAF boat mishap occurred near Mundali barrage in Mahanadi river on Friday.
The deceased journalist has been identified as Arindam Das who was working for the OTV.
The reporter’s death has been confirmed by the Cuttack SCB Emergency Officer.
As per reports, Arindam Das was covering the rescue operation of an elephant trapped near Mundali barrage.
The ODRAF boat had capsized during the operation.
Seven persons including Arindam were in the boat.