Abandoned Bike on Subarnarekha Bridge Sparks Mystery, Search Underway for Missing Rider
Brief By The Newspost / 1:28 PM on 30 Aug 2026
An unattended motorcycle found in the middle of a bridge over the Subarnarekha River near Jamsola in Odisha, bordering Baharagora in East Singhbhum, sparked concern on Sunday morning. The motorcycle remained at the spot for a long time, but no owner was seen nearby, raising fears that something may have gone wrong.
Local residents alerted Baharagora police as well as Odisha Police after noticing the abandoned motorcycle. Teams from both states soon reached the location and began investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Police suspect that the motorcycle may have been left on the bridge before its rider either accidentally fell into the river or possibly jumped into it. Based on the circumstances, a search operation has been launched in the Subarnarekha River.
According to local residents, there was a possibility that a person had jumped from the bridge into the river earlier on Sunday. However, no eyewitness was reportedly present at the time. As a result, authorities were not immediately informed about anyone entering the river. The discovery of the unattended motorcycle later drew attention to the possibility of a missing person.
Police and local teams are searching areas around the river where the person could potentially have gone. The operation has become challenging because the Subarnarekha currently has a high water level, while some sections are also believed to be quite deep.
Investigators are also using the motorcycle to establish the identity of the suspected rider. Initial local information suggests that he may be from the Chadua area of Odisha, with the name Rasbihari Sahu being discussed locally. However, police have not officially confirmed his identity.
A large number of villagers gathered near the bridge after news of the incident spread. Police have appealed to people to maintain distance from the search area. Officials said the exact circumstances will become clear only after the search operation and investigation provide further information.