Three friends on their way to attend Thakurani Jatra killed in road mishap in Odisha

Three youths lost their lives after being hit by an unidentified vehicle near Vansadhara River Bridge under Gumuda Police jurisdiction in Odisha’s Rayagada district on Wednesday. The deceased have been identified as Bulu Sabar, Subrat Sabar, and Balakrishna Araka.

According to initial reports, the victims were from Kaithapadar and Jagannathpur villages in the Gudari block. The three youths were on their way to attend Thakurani Jatra, a significant cultural festival at Tarini village in the region, when the ill-fated vehicle hit them.

While two persons died on the spot, one youth reportedly succumbed to the injuries while undergoing treatment in a nearby hospital.

Details remain unclear as the vehicle involved in the mishap has not yet been identified.

Locals Demand Immediate Arrest of Accused Driver

The accident has sent shockwaves across the region, especially in Kaithapadar and Jagannathpur, the victims’ villages. 

Residents are mourning the loss of three young lives. Their untimely loss has sparked outrage as locals demanded the immediate arrest of the driver of the unidentified vehicle.

Investigation Underway

Local police have initiated a thorough investigation into the tragic incident. More information is awaited as authorities seek to uncover the cause of the accident and identify those responsible.