Malkangiri: Series of Road Accidents Claim Child’s Life, Several Injured
Malkangiri district witnessed a tragic day on January 29, 2026, as multiple road accidents left one child dead and several others injured.
In MV‑42 village, a car lost control and rammed into a house, injuring the driver. Fortunately, the family inside escaped unharmed.
At Pandripani, a car collided with a motorcycle, killing five‑year‑old Sibani Padiami and critically injuring her father, Budura Padiami.
In another incident at Chalanguda, a car veered off the road and hit a tree, leaving both the driver and passenger in critical condition.
Police rushed to all accident sites and have begun investigations. The spate of mishaps has raised serious concerns over road safety in the district, highlighting the urgent need for stricter traffic enforcement and awareness campaigns.
