Attack on Dharmasala MLA: 10 arrested accused sent to jail

As many as 10 accused were sent to jail on Thursday for attacking Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo.

The accused were sent to prison after their bail pleas were rejected by the Jajpur Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM) court.

The accused were forwarded to the Court today following health checkups after their arrest.

Earlier, the miscreants were arrested following raids at different places by police based on the complaint filed by Himanshu’s PSO.

As many as three special teams have been formed by Jajpur Police to investigate into the incident.

Meanwhile, Himanshu condemned the incident of violent attack on him. In a presser, he appealed to one and all to cooperate with the police in the investigation process and maintain peace in the area.

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Taking the name of BJD leader Pranab Prakash Das, Himanshu said that BJD’s hooliganism will not be tolerated in Jajpur.

According to Himanshu, the BJP government will not bear with such kinds of violent activities. He further said that the law would take its own course of action and all the accused would be arrested.

However, no reaction could be obtained from Pranab Prakash Das over Himanshu’s allegations today.

Notably, Himanshu was attacked allegedly by supporters of BJD organizational secretary Pranab Prakash Das near the Budhapola area of the Jajpur district on Wednesday evening.

As per the allegation, some supporters of Das attacked Himanshu with iron rods and sticks. They thrashed Himanshu and snatched his gold chain. They also damaged Himanshu’s vehicle.

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