The Khandagiri police station in Bhubaneswar arrested two individuals in connection with a tragic accident that occurred on Raksha Purnima (August 9) in Patrapada. The accident resulted in the deaths of a woman and her daughter when a speeding Thar vehicle hit them while they were crossing the road.
Details of the Accident and Arrests
- Accused Arrested: Ankit Sahu of Gangapada and Krishna Chandra Pradhan of Penthaktar.
- Roles of Accused:
- Ankit Sahu: Was in a Scorpio vehicle involved in the incident.
- Krishna Chandra Pradhan: Provided shelter to those involved in the Thar and Scorpio vehicles and helped them escape.
- Status of Thar Driver: The driver of the Thar vehicle responsible for the accident is still at large.
- Victims: A woman and her daughter died in the accident; their older son is undergoing treatment in the hospital.
The Khandagiri police arrested the two accused based on a written complaint and produced them in court.