Two students, Thakur Soren and Bhagya Prakash Patra, tragically drowned during the immersion of Lord Biswakarma's idol at the Kathapala check dam in Mayurbhanj district, Odisha. The incident occurred when Bhagya slipped into the water, prompting Thakur to jump in to rescue him, but both were swept away by strong currents. Fire service personnel recovered their bodies after a three-hour search operation. This incident follows another tragedy just four days prior, where four students drowned during Ganesh idol immersion in a nearby area, highlighting a troubling pattern of drowning incidents associated with idol immersions in the region. Local authorities have ordered an inquiry into the incident, as there are allegations that other students and college staff left the scene after the students fell into the water. The community is left in mourning as these events raise concerns about safety during such cultural practices.