Tension in Koraput after road tragedy: Locals block NH-326 demanding compensation for deceased

Palpable tensions continue in Koraput following the death of two people in a tragic road mishap near Dashamantapur Chowk under Kakirigumma police limits, as locals on Tuesday staged a road blockade by placing the dead bodies. The protest has been launched to demand compensation for the family members of the deceased in the road accident.

It is pertinent to mention here that three others were also injured in the road accident after a bus collided with a bike. They are now undergoing treatment at the Koraput hospital.

According to reports, the accident took place on Monday around noon, when five members of the same family were riding the bike. The collision has sparked massive outrage among the local community. In protest, people have blocked the road using trees and stones and placed the bodies of the deceased at the site to press their demands for justice and immediate compensation.

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The local residents have blocked National Highway 326, causing significant traffic disruptions across the region. Vehicles are stranded, and movement along the highway has been brought to a near halt. 

The community is demanding immediate compensation of Rs 5 lakh for each of the deceased as part of their protest. Meanwhile, the bus owner has not arrived at the site, and discussions are currently being carried out over the phone in an attempt to resolve the issue.

With the highway blocked, transportation to major cities, including Berhampur and Bhubaneswar, has been severely affected, creating further inconvenience for commuters. Adequate police personnel have been deployed to maintain law and order and ensure safety amid the ongoing chaos.