Man killed in accident in Odisha’s Khordha; locals block road

Biswajeet Swain Published On : Sep 22, 2016 at 10:41 AM Updated On : Sep 22, 2016 at 10:45 AM

Odisha Sun Times Bureau
Khordha, Sep 22:

A person was knocked to death by an unidentified speeding vehicle near Guonpur under Begunia police station in Odisha’s Khordha district this morning.

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The deceased was identified as Purna Chandra Sahoo.

Sources said, the vehicle hit Sahoo when he was crossing road. A grievously injured Sahoo was rushed to the district headquarters hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment there.

Following the incident, irate locals blocked Khordha-Banki road demanding compensation for the family members of the deceased. Hundreds of vehicles remained stranded on both sides of the road due to the blockade.

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