A devastating road accident occurred near Kujang Kothia Sahi on the Cuttack-Paradise State Highway in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha. Rajkishore Vishal (Babu), and his 9-year-old daughter Loria of Belpur village lost their lives after being hit by a van. The father was returning home with his daughter after picking her up from school when the tragic incident happened.
- Incident Details: The van hit Rajkishore and Loria, causing them to fall under the vehicle. Both died instantly.
- Protest by Locals: Following the accident, locals protested by placing the bodies on the road and blocking the Cuttack-Paradise Highway, disrupting traffic.
- Demand for Compensation: Locals have demanded compensation for the families of the deceased.
- Investigation Underway: Kujang police have launched an investigation into the incident.
Similar tragic road accidents have occurred in Jagatsinghpur recently, including a head-on collision between a motorcycle and a passenger bus that killed two youths.