A student of Class-IX who saved the life of three women from drowning has become a talk of town not only in Keonjhar but also in the adjoining districts.
Thanks to Sub-Collector, Champua, Gaurahari Behera, the teen was felicitated for his bravery and presence of my mind to save three lives at a function here.
Pankaj Mahanta, a student of class 9th of Karanjia High School, had to take bath in river Baitarani near Katulkana village under Champua block on May 22.
While returning with his mother after finishing bath, he heard the sound of women crying for help. Pankaj immediately returned back and the three women were drowning deep in to the river. Pankaj immediately jumped to river and applying his presence of mind and courage rescued the women.