Bhubaneswar, Oct. 13 -- A college student died after a container truck ran over him near the Balikuda bus stand in Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha late last night. The accident took place when the student was returning after campaigning alongside a candidate.

The deceased has been identified as Rahul Nayak, a first-year Plus Three student of Balikuda College. He died on the spot after the container ran over him.

Rahul was reportedly returning after completing campaign activities for the students' union election (to be held on October 15) along with a candidate when the accident occurred near the Balikuda bus stand.

Following the accident, tension prevailed at the spot for a prolonged period. The situation remained tense as people gath...