Four members of a family, including a journalist, died after their car fell into the Mahanadi river at the Tila anicut in Rajim, located in Chhattisgarh's Gariaband district.

Details of the victims

The victims have been identified as journalist Shital Sahu, his wife Bharti Sahu, their 19-year-old son Vikas Sahu, and their 21-year-old daughter Purva Sahu.

The family resided in Pasaud village within the Fingeshwar police station jurisdiction. The incident itself occurred under the jurisdiction of the Gobra Nawapara police station.

The accident took place between 11 pm and 2 am. Shital Sahu's last conversation with his family members took place at around 11 pm.

Police investigation underway

Four pillars of the anicut were found broken at the scene of the incident. Gobra Nawapara police reached the location and initiated an investigation into the matter.

Clear details regarding how the car fell from the anicut into the river have not yet emerged.