Four people, including an eight-year-old boy, were killed in two separate accidents in Gumla and Jamshedpur. A total of five people, including two policemen, were also injured in the accidents and related protests.
Amlan Bhoi, a physician posted at Kalimela community health centre (CHC) in Malkangiri district, is yet to be traced. Preliminary police probe suggests Bhoi may have incurred significant losses in IPL betting, which could be a factor in his disappearance. His parents arrived in Malkangiri on Monday, seeking assistance from the district administration.
A couple from Dahod died in a road accident near Ajwa crossroads. Vikram and Surta, a couple from Dahod, lost their lives in a tragic incident when their motorcycle was hit by a vehicle. Learn more about this heartbreaking accident and its aftermath.
Odisha police successfully ensured violence-free polls in Maoist-affected districts for the first time since 1998. Factors like extensive anti-Maoist operations, accurate intelligence gathering, and state government policies played a crucial role in this achievement.