Angul, Jan 31: In a tragic incident, a coal-laden truck allegedly ran over a youth killing him on the spot in Odisha’s Angul district this morning.
The deceased has been identified as Mitu Bhoi, hailing from Badaberena village in the district.
As per reports, the mishap took place near Kumanda Sahu Pada Chhaka under Angul Sadar police station limits when the coal-laden truck hit Mitu’s two-wheeler. As a result, he fell down and truck ran over him leading to his death on the spot.
Following the incident, tension erupted in the locality as the locals staged a road blockade with Mitu’s body demanding Rs 50 lakh compensation. As a result, vehicular movement on the route came to a standstill.
Upon getting the information, police arrived at the spot and pacified the agitators. The cops also seized Mitu’s body and sent it for post-mortem.
Further investigation into the matter was underway.