Ganjam: An elderly man was killed in a road mishap near Nalabanta village under the Asika police limits in Ganjam district.
The deceased has been identified as Gajapati Pradhan.
According to reports, Gajapati was hit by a passenger bus near Nalabanta village. Subsequently, he died on the spot.
Irked over the mishap, the locals blocked the road for some time demanding compensation from the families of the deceased. Following this, the vehicular movements on the Asika-Brahmpur road halted for some time.
On being informed, the Asika police reached the spot, and the roadblock was removed after a discussion with the protesters.
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