Balangir Woman Dies After DJ Noise Sparks Protest
Patnagarh (Balangir): A wedding celebration in Patnagarh turned tragic when a woman, Lochana Bahuk, allegedly collapsed due to loud DJ noise.
She was initially treated at a private clinic and later shifted to Balangir Hospital, where she succumbed during treatment.
Following her death, family members and locals staged a road blockade on the Patnagarh–Kantabanji main road, demanding compensation.
Police intervened to pacify the protestors and restore order.
The incident has sparked outrage over unchecked noise pollution during social functions, with community members calling for stricter enforcement and accountability.
