Odisha

Rail Roko Over Youth’s Death In Koraput Hits Train Traffic

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OB Bureau

Koraput: Train services were affected on Monday due to a Rail Roko agitation at Litiguda in Koraput following the death of a youth.

The deceased has been identified as Amir Banya.

Locals spotted body of Amir on railway tracks around 10 pm on Sunday.

Demanding compensation to the bereaved family, they then observed a rail roko at Litiguda station. Following the agitation, Koraput-Visakhapatnam DMU and Samaleswari Express were stranded at Dumuriput and Koraput respectively.

Besides, Rourkela Express was halted at Baiguda railway station.

On being informed, police reached the spot and tried to control the situation.

More details awaited.

OB Bureau

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