Dhenkanal: Villagers Block Cuttack-Sambalpur Road With Body, Police Detain Four

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Dhenkanal: Tension prevailed in Hindol subdivision of Odisha’s Dhenkanal district on Saturday as angry villagers blocked the old Cuttack-Sambalpur road by placing a dead body on the road, demanding the arrest of those responsible for a man’s death.

According to reports, the road blockade took place near Dudurukote Chhak under Balimi police station limits.

The deceased has been identified as 50-year-old Akhil Sahu, a resident of Dudurukote village. He reportedly died following a clash in the village on Friday night.

Following the post-mortem examination on Saturday, the deceased’s family members and local residents staged a protest by placing his body on the road. They demanded the immediate arrest of the accused persons allegedly involved in the incident.

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The blockade severely disrupted vehicular movement on the old Cuttack-Sambalpur road, causing inconvenience to commuters.

Meanwhile, Balimi police have detained four persons in connection with the incident for questioning.

On receiving information, the Hindol Tehsildar and Balimi police personnel rushed to the spot and initiated discussions with the protesters to pacify them and restore normal traffic movement.

Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding Akhil Sahu’s death is underway.

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