"10 killed and one child seriously injured after a truck and car collided near Jagatra in Balod district. The injured has been referred to Raipur for better treatment. Search for the driver of the truck underway," he said.
According to the SDOP, the tractor ferrying over two dozen persons overturned leaving two women dead on the spot while one died in the hospital. Around 20 persons were injured in the mishap, of which five are in critical condition.
The mishap occurred near village Khapparwada under Gunderdehi police station limits on Tuesday night, said Additional Superintendent of Police (ASP) Harish Rathore.
Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Bhupesh Baghel paid respects to Bahadur Kalar of Kalar samaj and hinted at the formation of the Mahua Board on Sunday while speaking to the press. He also spoke about allocating funds to the Sarpanch in Balod.
The accused has been identified as Shivdas Manikpuri, a resident of Bhanwar Village, Janjgir Champa. The police also rescued the minor girl from the possession of the accused.
According to reports, the remains of the leopard were said to be one month old. The carcass of one leopard was found in a decomposed state whereas only the skeleton was found of the other one.