Dhenkanal: A woman was killed after being hit by a four-wheeler at Krushnakumarpur village in Nagiapasi gram panchayat under Dhenkanal Sadar police limits on Sunday. The deceased was identified as Sailabala Samal.
The family members of Samal and locals of the area blocked Dhenkanal – Kapilash road demanding compensation for the family of the victim. According to the protesters, the mishap was not an accident and was an outcome of political rivalry. However, the father of the boy who caused the accident denied the accusations.
“I was a former Sarpanch and my wife is contesting for the Sarpanch post this year. The mishap was accidental and there was no foulplay. We have very good relations with the family of the deceased. The vehicle belongs to me and my son was driving it,” said Pradip Kumar Parida, former Sarpanch.
