In a tragic incident, a youth BJD leader died after allegedly being run over by a speeding car in Khambari village of Digapahandi block in Ganjam district. The deceased has been identified as Lalit Mohan Mohapatra, a former sarpanch of the village.
The family members have alleged that Lalit has been murdered as he had picked up a fight with a youth on Tuesday night.
Though Lalit left the spot on his two-wheeler, the concerned youth allegedly followed him in his car. Later, the youth hit Lalit’s bike from behind and even dragged him in the stretch between the village school and panchayat area.
Notably, the youth also took Lalit to the Digapahandi hospital and later fled the spot. An investigation has started into the incident based on the complaint filed at Nuagaon police station.
Scores of BJD workers and leaders also reached the Digapahandi hospital and demanded the immediate arrest of the accused.