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In a significant development, Crime Branch was directed on Sunday to investigate the alleged attack on Dharmasala MLA Himanshu Sahoo.
Police have formed a special team comprising six members, led by the Deputy Superintendent of Police (CID) Saroj Kanta Mohanta, to probe the incident in detail.
The probe will cover three main issues: alleged attack on the MLA, staging of roadblock, and gherao of the Town Police Station related to the attack.
Allegedly, the attack on MLA Himanshu Sahoo took place near Budhapola locality of Jajpur district, in the evening on November 20 by supporters of BJD organisational secretary Pranab Prakash Das.
However, interacting with mediapersons on the same day, the senior BJD leader refuted the allegations against him.
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According to reports, a group of individuals targeted the legislator, resulting in heightened tension in the area. Following the incident, BJP supporters quickly gathered at the spot, leading to a heated confrontation with the BJD supporters.
Local administration has expressed concern over the rising law and order issues and is closely monitoring the situation. Authorities have promised swift action against the perpetrators.
Meanwhile, the Crime Branch has been tasked with gathering detailed evidence and identifying those responsible for the violent incidents.
The attack on the MLA raises questions of political unrest in the region. Police are looking into the criminal and political motives behind this incident. Denizens anxiously wait for updates from the inquiry and hope justice and peace prevail in the district.
The probe team is likely to submit a report shortly.
