CCTV reveals truth behind Swachh Sabari accident in Puri

CCTV footage related to the recent Swachh Sabari vehicle accident in Puri town surfaced on Tuesday, bringing the actual sequence of events into the public domain.

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The video, which has gone viral on social media, has shed light on how the accident occurred and clarified several unanswered questions surrounding the fatal incident.

According to sources, the accident had occurred on the 24th of this month in Red Cross Road area of Puri. The injured person is currently undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.

The victim was then identified as Manoranjan Dash, a retired bank officer. On the morning of the incident, Dash had stepped out for a walk when he was hit by the Swachh Sabari vehicle.

The CCTV visuals clearly captured the moment of impact, strengthening the investigation into the case. Authorities are examining the footage as part of their ongoing inquiry into the accident.

However, no comments were received from the local police in this regard.

Worth mentioning, earlier in another tragic road accident involving an ‘Ama Bus’ reported from Nabakalebar Road in Puri on January 23 morning, the vehicle had allegedly run over a woman, triggering protests by local residents.

The CRUT-operated bus, travelling from Matiapada to Atharnala, had hit the elderly woman, causing serious injuries to her leg. She was immediately rushed to Puri hospital. Considering the severity of her condition, doctors had later referred her to AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

The incident had sparked anger among residents, who staged a road blockade demanding immediate intervention from the local administration.

Irate protesters had alleged that the condition of Nabakalebar Road in the town is extremely poor and poses a constant threat to pedestrians and commuters.