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At least two young men tragically died during a physical test for the Home Guard recruitment in Paralakhemundi, located in Gajapati district, on Thursday.

As many as seven other candidates were taken ill and were receiving medical treatment. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the safety of such physical examinations, reminiscent of a similar tragedy in March.

As per reports, 20-year-old Sulanta Mishal from Perisol and 27-year-old Deepak Padal from Narayanpur have been identified as the deceased. Sulanta, fatherless from a young age, supported his family by working as a tailor while pursuing his studies. He had expre...