A tragic road accident unfolded near Chatenpali Primary School in Sundaragada district when a Lephripara police van collided head-on with a motorcycle carrying three youths.
The impact was so severe that all three were thrown onto the road. Two of them died instantly, while the third sustained critical injuries and was rushed to medical care.
Eyewitnesses reported chaos at the scene as locals blocked the road in protest, demanding accountability. Tension escalated quickly, with residents expressing anger over the involvement of a police vehicle in the fatal crash.
Authorities confirmed that the victims’ identities have not yet been established. The incident has sparked outrage in the area, with calls for a thorough investigation into the circumstances leading to the collision.
