Tragic Hit-and-Run: A Mother's Battle Ends in Grief

Rebati Raul and her daughter tragically lost their lives in a hit-and-run accident on NH-16 in Bhubaneswar. Locals protested, blocking the highway demanding justice, as police continue their search for the absconding driver. The Odisha Chief Minister announced financial aid for the grieving family.

In a heart-wrenching incident, Rebati Raul and her young daughter lost their lives following a hit-and-run on the busy NH-16 in Bhubaneswar, leading to public outcry and a blockade by local residents demanding action.

The accident, which occurred near Patrapada, also left Rebati's three-year-old son injured but alive. The Odisha Chief Minister expressed deep sorrow and announced financial assistance for the bereaved family.

Despite assurances from the Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena that the vehicle involved has been seized and the driver identified, the lack of an immediate arrest fueled public frustration, culminating in a two-hour highway blockade.

(With inputs from agencies.)