Bhubaneswar, May 31 -- Tension gripped Khalipalli village under Baideswar police station limits in Banki, Cuttack, on Saturday night after a tragic road accident claimed the life of a local youth. The incident prompted widespread unrest, with villagers demanding immediate justice and strict action against those responsible.

Hundreds of residents staged a protest sit-in, blocking the Baideswar-Kalapathar road, disrupting vehicular movement for nearly 10 hours.

Reports indicate that the youth was struck by a sand-laden Hyva truck around 9:30 p.m. while heading to the market to buy vegetables. Locals allege that the driver was drunk and driving recklessly, resulting in the fatal collision. The deceased's family and villagers have demanded ...