Tension prevailed on National Highway-5 in the Marshaghai area of Kendrapada district on Wednesday morning when irate locals set a bus on fire after it mowed down a motorcyclist.
The bus, which was on its way to Paradip from Kolkata . The deceased was identified as Bikash Nayak (25).
Hundreds of locals gathered at the place and torched the bus after de-boarding the passengers. On being informed, Fire personnel rushed to the spot and doused the flames.
The bus was completely damaged in the incident. The locals have demanded compensation for the family of the deceased.