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Odisha man on bail accused of deliberate vehicle rampage injuring three
Police in Odisha have filed attempted murder charges against a man already out on bail in a fatal crash case, alleging he deliberately used his vehicle as a weapon to target pedestrians. The alleged incidents left three people injured on Monday.
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Authorities in Odisha have charged Soumya Ranjan Rath with attempted murder following a series of incidents on Monday in which he allegedly used his car to deliberately strike people, leaving three injured. The allegations mark a serious escalation in the case, as Rath was already released on bail in connection with a previous fatal crash.
Police say Rath targeted multiple individuals during the vehicle rampage, suggesting a pattern of intentional harm rather than accidental collisions. Investigators are examining the circumstances surrounding each incident as they build their case against the accused.
The charges of attempted murder carry significant legal consequences under Indian penal law. The case raises questions about the conditions of Rath's initial bail and whether additional safeguards might have prevented Monday's alleged incidents.
Further details regarding the identities of the injured persons and the specific locations of the alleged rampage remain unclear. The investigation is ongoing as police continue to gather evidence and witness statements related to the multiple incidents.