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As the statewide Odisha bandh called by the Congress and supported by several parties unfolded across major towns and cities on Thursday, distressing scenes emerged from Balasore where a critically ill patient and his relative were allegedly left stranded without help after arriving from Angul, unaware of the shutdown.
According to sources, the patient and his relative reportedly arrived in Balasore early this morning for urgent medical care, only to find public transport crippled by the 12-hour bandh. With no vehicles operating and the area's bus stand deserted, the duo broke down in tears and were caught completely off guard b...