"We want stern action against the accused. Hang him till death.He ruined our family, our life," demanded a relative of the deceased duo killed in Bhubaneswar Patrapada hit-and-run incident on August 9.

On the fateful day, a Thar, reportedly struck Reshma Raul and Rebati Raul. While Reshma died on the spot, Rebati sustained critical injuries and succumbed to her injuries while undergoing treatment at AIIMS Bhubaneswar.

The capital punishment demand for accused Behera came soon after police arrested the accused, identified as Somnath Behera, from Puri after 45 days of the incident. Hundreds of relatives of the deceased and locals rushed to Khandagiri police station, where accused Somnath Behera was brought soon after the arrest.

"He (Somnath Behera) killed my daughter and my granddaughter

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