Odisha news: Bhubaneswar, (Reporterspen), Jan 6: Sambalpur Superintendent of Police Mukesh Kumar Bhamoo confirmed on Monday that a tripper truck deliberately collided with the car carrying two BJP leaders, resulting in their deaths.
“Video footage indicates that the truck driver intentionally hit the car. We have registered a case accordingly and are gathering additional scientific evidence. Some associates of the driver are also being questioned, and we expect to provide a clearer picture by this evening,” the SP stated.
The truck driver, identified as 30-year-old Prasanna Jenamani from the Athmallik area in Angul district, was involved in the accident, which occurred around 1:30 AM on Sunday on NH 53 under the Burla police limits. The victims included Debendra Nayak, the BJP’s Goshala mandal president, and Muralidhar Chhuria, a former sarpanch. Two other passengers sustained serious injuries.
Witness accounts had suggested that the truck struck the car three times, ultimately overturning it. Rohan Nayak, the son of one of the victims and a medical professional, filed a complaint with the police, claiming the truck repeatedly hit their vehicle.
