Three killed in Angul accident

news@fastmail.com.in

ANGUL:In a tragic accident,three youths were killed when their motocycle collided head on with a pick up van from opposite side at santarapur chhak on NH-55 near Angul. The deceased have been identified as Tipu Pradhan,Sunil Sahoo,Manas Behera of age between 25 to 30.They belong to local Kulei village who resorted road blockade on NH-55 since the accident occurred at about 3.30pm today. The demanded speed breakers and compensation.

Police said these three youths were going to their village Kulei at about 3.30 pm when a vegetable laden pick up van was coming from the opposite side from Jarapada. These two vehicles collied head-on at Sentara chhak killing three persons on motorcycles. After the accident the driver of the pick up van fled from the spot.Police is searching for the absconded driver..

The local people enraged over the accident resorted road blockade at Santarapur chhak demanding compensation and speed breakers. The SDPO,Angul RK Mahalik and other senior officials rushed to the spot and convinced the agitating locals .Blockade was lifted at 6.30 o’clock in the evening. Bodies were sent for the post mortem after the blockade .

Related Odisha News

Union Education Minister Dedicates Tata Steel Foundation’s Community Initiatives in Angul and Dhenkanal

DHENKANAL:Dharmendra Pradhan, the Union Minister of Education, today dedicated a series of community development initiatives of Tata Steel Foundation (TSF) at Joragadia, near Banarpal in the Angul district, in the presence of other dignitaries. He also performed the Bhumi Poojan at the location for ....

District minister reviews developmental works with officials in Dhenkanal

DHENKANAL: The minister for food supply and consumer affairs Krishna Chandra Patra today held a review meeting at Sadbhavana conference hall with district officials. He reviewed various developmental projects going on in the district and about progress of land acquisition for upcoming medical....

Odisha BJP govt is mortgaged by TATA Power, says Congress

By Jagadananda Pradhan BHUBANESWAR: The nexus between the electricity distribution company Tata Power and the state BJP government have led to the exploitation of electricity consumers across the state,Odisha Pradesh Congress Committee alleged. Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leade....

Hindol Bar Association President Stabbed in Dhenkanal Village

DHENKANAL: Hindol Bar Association President Sushil Garnaik,50 was repeatedly stabbed by a man on Monday night at his village while he was sitting at a shop.Garnaik sustaining serious injuries on his stomach and back was first rushed to Dhenkanal District Medical and then was shifted to a private ho....

Youth arrested on kidnapping and raping minor in Pallahara

ANGUL: Pallahara police have arrested one 21-year-youth on the charge of kidnapping and having physical relationship with a 15-year-old girl of that area.The girl was first reported missing and after her rescue she alleged forcible physical relationship by the youth.The arrested youth is Tiku ....