Dumper driver mows down elderly man, woman over past enmity in Keonjhar

In a gruesome incident, a miscreant allegedly mowed down two persons including a woman with a dumper at Nadua village under Ghasipura police station in Keonjhar district on Sunday.

The deceased have been identified as Panu Prusty and Sanjulata Palei.

As per reports, accused Bhanja Prusty from the same village mowed down Panu and Sanjulata with a dumper in broad daylight over some past enmity. 

Both Panu and Sanjulata were immediately rushed to the nearby hospital by local residents. However, doctors declared them brought dead.

Tension prevailed in the area following the incident.

Upon being informed, Ghasipura police reached the spot and started an investigation into the incident.

The accused has been detained and his questioning is currently underway.

As per sources, the accused Bhanja Prusty is a driver. He allegedly mowed down the duo in an act of revenge over an old enmity. However, the reason behind the old enmity is yet to be ascertained.

A pal of gloom has descended in the area following the tragic incident.