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In an unfortunate incident, two people died and ten others sustained serious injuries during Patua Jatra at Tihidi block in Bhadrak district, when a DJ vehicle came in contact with an 11 KV electric wire on Monday.
The deceased have been identified as Sarat Mahalik and Manas Mallik of Arasa village under Tihidi police limits.
According to sources, the mishap took place during a religious procession from Hatuhari to the Kantimangala shrine in Nuananda panchayat.
Woman, Child Among The Injured
Among the injured are a woman, a child, and a minor girl. All injured were admitted to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital, sources informed, adding that, three people were shifted from Tihidi Medical, and the critically injured minor was referred to SCB Medical College in Cuttack.
District officials, including the Collector, SP, and BJP State President Manmohan Samal, visited the hospital to inquire about the health condition of the victims.
Meanwhile, Tension prevailed due to allegations of negligence in treatment, but the situation was brought under control. The DJ vehicle has been seized, but no response has been received from the Energy department yet.
What Local Residents Say
“DJ was arranged for the Patua Jatra and the Energy department has also snapped electricity following our request to short-terminate the power supply. However, the DJ touched a 11 KV wire, resulting in the death of two persons on the sport,” a local resident said.
What Collector & SP Say
“According to police records, they have not sought permission for the DJ. So, a necessary investigation will be done and police will take action accordingly,” said Dilip Routrai, Bhadrak Collector.
Commenting on the matter, Bhadrak Superintendent of Police Madkar Sandeep Sampat said, “They were clearly told not to play DJ, but they did not pay any heed. The height of the vehicle was also an issue. The DJ vehicle has been seized and a manhunt has been launched to nab the driver. Further investigation into the matter is on.”
