A tragic incident occurred in Krushnanagar village under Bari–Ramachandrapur police station limits in Jajpur district on Monday, where a 64-year-old farmer lost his life after becoming entangled in the rotor and blades of a tractor. The deceased has been identified as Kartik Chandra Tripathy.
The accident happened while a tractor was ploughing his field. Tripathy, who was walking behind the vehicle, was caught in the rotating parts during the cultivation process. By the time the driver noticed the mishap and halted the tractor, Tripathy had already succumbed to his injuries.
Official Response
Hemalata Das, the inspector in-charge of Bari–Ramachandrapur police station, confirmed that the body has been sent for postmortem examination. Authorities are investigating the circumstances surrounding the accident.
Safety Concerns Raised
Officials have attributed such incidents to unsafe practices during farm mechanization. Chief district agriculture officer Suresh Chandra Mallick emphasized that human error and improper handling of machines are key causes of such accidents.
“Farmers should avoid wearing loose clothes like dhotis, towels, and lungis while working near machinery. They must also refrain from attempting adjustments when equipment is running,” Mallick advised.
This incident highlights the need for greater awareness and adherence to safety protocols in agricultural operations to prevent similar tragedies.
