Sundargarh: Locals set a pickup van on fire alleging cattle trafficking at Rangadhipa Chhak under Town police limits in Odisha's Sundargarh district, today.

They intercepted the vehicle, which was carrying 15 cattle, this evening and torched it. Tension gripped the spot as locals created ruckus.

On being informed, police reached the place and started investigation. The driver and helper of the pickup van have absconded.