The body of the man, who had jumped into Baitarani river in Bhadrak district with his two-year-old daughter, was recovered on Friday by the Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force (ODRAF) personnel.
According to sources, the body was found in Budha river near Trilochanpur in Jajpur district. However, the toddler is yet to be traced.
Chandan Sahu, a resident of Balipokhari village under the Bhandaripokhari police station , had suddenly stopped his two-wheeler on Akhuapada bridge over the Baitarani around 9 pm on Wednesday, and jumped off along with his daughter, leaving behind his chappals, mobile phone and wallet.
He was under severe mental stress following the death of his wife, who allegedly commixed suicide a month ago. “After having dinner, the father and daughter went out of home to a nearby shop. Later, Chandan called home around 8.30 pm and said that he had decided to end his life,” his younger brother Jayanta said.
