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Udupi: 23-year-old woman swept away in flood


Mangalore Today News Network

Udupi June 22, 2016: A 23-year old dies due to heavy flood in the paddy field on her way back home from work. The incident took place on Tuesday, Jun 21 in the evening.


Suchitra PoojaryThe deceased is identified as Suchitra Poojary (23), resident of Bannanje in Udupi District.She was working at a Clinic in Raj Towers in Udupi.

It is said that Suchitra was on her way back from work as usual. Due to heavy rains from a couple of days the path to her home was filled with flood water up to her waist. As she was walking she lost balance and was swept away by floods. The locals tried to search her but were of no use. Her body was recovered later.

The case has been registered in Udupi Police Station.