May 12th 2024.
The town of Basudevpur was filled with tension after a tragic incident occurred. A 5-year-old boy, named Saroj Mallick, lost his life when he was hit by a pick-up van near Mandari bridge on Basudevpur-Dhamra road in Bhadrak district on Saturday. Saroj was the son of Kanhu Mallick, a resident of Bandhamunda village.
According to reports, the pick-up van was traveling towards Balimunda when Saroj suddenly ran onto the road. The vehicle was moving at a high speed and could not stop in time, resulting in the young boy's death. The news of Saroj's death spread quickly, causing an uproar among the locals.
The angry villagers reacted by blocking the road and placing Saroj's body on the pavement. They were outraged and demanded justice for the innocent child. The situation became more intense when three workers from the pick-up van, identified as Biswajit Maity, Sudarshan Mandal, and Ganesh Maity, were injured in an attack by the villagers. Biswajit and Sudarshan were residents of Bahabalpur village, while Ganesh was from Kasafal Muhan area.
The authorities were immediately informed, and the Bhadrak Sadar SDPO Sourav Otta and Basudevpur PS IIC Lopamudra Nayak arrived at the scene with two police teams from Kasia Marine and Chudamani Marine police stations. Their presence helped to calm the angry mob and bring the situation under control.
The incident has left the town of Basudevpur in shock and grief. The loss of a young life has caused deep sorrow and anger among the locals. The authorities have promised to take necessary actions and bring justice to Saroj's family. The incident serves as a reminder to all drivers to be cautious and responsible while on the road to avoid such unfortunate accidents.
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