The Minister for Mass Education Extension and Library Services, who came to talk to the guardians of the deceased, faced protest by locals who demanded better policing by traffic department in the area and alleged that the bereaved families were yet to receive any compensation, a police officer said.
Chowdhury, who is also the Islampur MLA, listened to the grievances of the demonstrators and promised to address their concerns. The protesters let the car and escort convoy of the minister go after 40 minutes, the officer said.
The injured, including the driver of the vehicle, have been admitted at the Kishanganj medical college and hospital in Bihar.