Woman Rescued After Being Trapped in Ancient Tunnel at Dumuri Hills

Sambalpur: A woman identified as Sujata Meher from Marangabahal village under Jujumara police limits was rescued on Wednesday after being trapped for nearly six hours inside an ancient tunnel at Dumuri Hills in Odisha’s Sambalpur district.

According to sources, Sujata had gone to Dumuri Hills to participate in a puja on the occasion of Kartika Purnima. While attempting to pass through the age-old tunnel—believed by locals to fulfil wishes of those who successfully cross it—she got stuck midway due to large stones and tangled tree roots.

On receiving information, personnel from Maneswar Fire Station and Jujumara Police rushed to the spot and launched a rescue operation. After nearly six hours of continuous effort, Sujata was safely extricated from the tunnel by the rescue team.

The incident has sparked widespread discussion in the area, prompting devotees to be more cautious while visiting Dumuri Hills for religious rituals and traditional practices.