Bhubaneswar, Dec. 25 -- Two youths lost their lives and two others were critically injured after their motorcycle plunged into a water body near Dangaghat in Nuapada district in the early hours of the day. The incident took place between Tarbod and Hatisara villages under Komna police station limits as the group was returning from a Dhanu Yatra festival on early Thursday morning.

As per reports, the four individuals attended an annual Dhanu Yatra festival at Tarbod village, where a Star Night cultural programme was organised. After attending the event, the four friends set off for home on a single motorcycle at around 4 am. As they reached the Dangaghat area, the rider reportedly lost control of the vehicle.

The motorcycle struck a near...