Youth dies after being hit by bus in Bolangir, locals stage protest demanding compensation

Tension erupted at Chandotara Square under Sindhekela Police Station in Bolangir district on Sunday morning after locals staged a road blockade demanding adequate compensation for the family members of a youth who lost his life after being hit by a bus. 

The deceased has been identified as Pitabas Behera, a resident of Bolangir. 

As per sources, a local bus from Raipur to Bhawanipatna hit Behera at Chandotara Square on October 22. Behera was hospitalized in critical condition in Raipur but succumbed to his injuries on Saturday night.

In response to the tragedy, the family of the deceased staged a road blockade today, demanding an investigation into the matter. 

The road blockade has affected vehicular movement between the Khadial and Bhawanipatna route leaving scores of vehicles stranded on the road.

Meanwhile, Sindhekela police have seized the bus involved in the accident and are in talks with the public to address their concerns. 

No response has been received from the police regarding the incident.