Mayurbhanj, Aug 25: Tension prevailed in the Khunta area of Mayurbhanja district today following the death of a girl student of the Khunta High School, who died due to unknown reasons last night. 

According to the information, Madhusmita Behera was staying in the hostel. As she fell ill, school authorities rushed her to the Khunta hospital. However, doctors declared her dead there. 

While the reason behind her illness is not known, family members alleged she died due to the negligence of school authorities. In protest, they kept the dead body on the road and blocked the Udala-Baripada State highway despite incessant rains. They demanded adequate compensation for the family of the deceased. 

Despite attempts, police were yet to placate the angry mob.