Archive · 18 Jul 2026
Couple Killed in Highway Accident
A couple was crossing a busy highway to buy medicines when they were hit by a car and then run over by a truck.
Sadly, they died right away.
The police have taken the car and truck but are still looking for the drivers.
The local people were very upset and blocked the highway, demanding more money for the family.
The authorities gave some money to help, and after that, the bodies were taken for examination.
A couple was killed after being hit by a car and run over by a truck while crossing NH-16 in Ganjam district.
The accident occurred at Randha in the Golanthara police station area.
The couple, Harish Chandra Dash and his wife Pari, were crossing the highway to buy medicines.
Angry locals blocked NH-16, demanding compensation for the bereaved family.
Authorities provided Rs 30,000 each from the district Red Cross Fund and lifted the blockade.
- Who
- Harish Chandra Dash and his wife, Pari
- What
- Accident involving a car and a truck
- When
- Thursday
- Where
- Randha, Golanthara police station area, Ganjam district
- Why
- Attempting to cross NH-16 to buy medicines
Local Protesters
Authorities
Compensation and Justice
Local Protesters
Demanded adequate compensation and justice for the bereaved family.
Authorities
Provided ex gratia of Rs 30,000 each from the district Red Cross Fund.
- Location
- Randha, Golanthara police station area, Ganjam district
- Victims
- Harish Chandra Dash and his wife, Pari
- Vehicles Involved
- A speeding car and a truck
- Action Taken
- Car and truck seized; drivers being traced
- Compensation
- Rs 30,000 each from the district Red Cross Fund
- Post-Mortem
- Bodies sent to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Brahmapur