Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khilla Narrowly Escapes Storm Mishap

Chitrakonda MLA Mangu Khilla had a close brush with danger when a massive tree fell on his vehicle during a Kalabaisakhi storm in Malkangiri district.

The incident occurred near Bhallabh House Chowk at Chitrakonda Ghat while he was returning from RSS‑3 village after attending a cricket tournament.

Strong winds uprooted the tree, severely damaging the vehicle and briefly trapping the legislator inside.

Local residents from the Korkel area, along with rescue personnel, rushed to the spot and managed to safely extricate him.

Preliminary reports confirmed that Khilla escaped without serious injuries, though the accident sparked concern among locals and supporters.

Authorities are assessing the extent of damage to the vehicle, while the MLA’s safe escape has brought relief to his constituency.