Sambalpur: Two BJP Leaders Died in Car-Truck Collision; Truck Hit the Car Three Times from Behind, Raises Questions of Accident or Murder
Sambalpur: Late at night, an unidentified truck repeatedly rammed into a car, causing a severe accident. The impact was so intense that the car was completely crushed, resembling a movie stunt scene. This incident has raised suspicions among the police, BJP leaders, party workers, and local residents. The victim was known for his friendly relations with the community, making the attack even more puzzling. Initially reported as an accident, a survivor’s testimony revealed a more sinister story.
Eyewitnesses Describe a Planned Attack
The incident occurred near A. Katapali, involving a truck with registration number OD-15-T 3889. After the collision, the truck driver stopped about 50 meters from the crash site, exited the vehicle holding two bricks, and approached the car, seemingly intending to harm the injured occupants further. Fortunately, local youths, including Jimmi Gupta, Laba Meher, Sanjay Moti, Raja Kuldeep, and Bhavesh Nayak, intervened, rescuing the victims and disarming the driver.
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BJP Leader Condemns the Attack
Former Rengali MLA Nauri Nayak expressed deep sorrow over the tragic deaths of BJP leader Debendra Nayak and former Sarpanch Muralidhar Chhuria. He condemned the incident as a pre-planned murder, not an accident, and demanded a thorough investigation with strict action against the perpetrators.
Union Minister Visits Victims’ Families
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan visited the families of the deceased at Burla Medical College to offer condolences. He also met critically injured victims Suresh Chhanda and Ramnarayan Panda, who are being treated in a private hospital ICU. Minister Pradhan assured support and wished for their speedy recovery while discussing their condition with the attending doctors.
Grief Sweeps the Village
The tragic deaths of the two senior BJP leaders have plunged the village into mourning. Muralidhar Chhuria and Debendra Nayak were well-known for their community service and had recently met the Chief Minister to address local farming issues. Hundreds of villagers attended their final rites, paying heartfelt tributes.
Driver Arrested and Charged with Murder
Police arrested the truck driver, Prasanna Kumar Jenamani from Badrinali village, Angul district. He has been charged with intentional murder, as evidence points toward a deliberate act rather than an accident. Investigations continue to uncover the motive behind this tragic event.
