India, March 1 -- Two policemen sustained critical injuries after their motorcycles crashed while chasing ganja smugglers at Ramgiri area under Boipariguda police limits in Odisha's Koraput district.

The victims are -- Ramgiri outpost ASI Bishnu Madkami and driver Dambaru Chalan.

According to reports, Ramgiri police outpost received an information that three ganja smugglers were travelling on a motorcycle through the Ramgiri area under Boipariguda. Acting on the tip-off, the police launched an immediate chase to intercept the suspects.

High-speed chase ends in accident Assistant Sub-Inspector Bishnu Madkami and driver Damburu Chalan pursued the smugglers on two separate motorcycles. During the chase, about 11 km from Ramgiri outpost ...