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A liquor mafia operating in Nilagiri apologised to Balasore Member of Parliament (MP) Pratap Sarangi following an assault on the latter’s family members.
The incident reportedly happened after Mr Sarangi's sister and nephew voiced their opposition to the activities of the local liquor mafia identified as Ajay Moharana.
Background of the Assault
As per reports, a confrontation between the relatives of MP Sarangi and the liquor mafia took place a couple of days back, leading to the assault.
Subsequently, MP Sarangi lodged a complaint at the Nilagiri police station. Following the development, Nilagiri police registered a case and initiated an investigation into the matter.
Mafia Apology
In a surprising development, the liquor mafia reportedly visited MP Sarangi's residence to offer his apologies for the attack. This gesture followed the commencement of the police's inquiry into the event.
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"The liquor mafia used to sell liquor at his tea shop near the railway station in an illegal manner. I caught him a couple of times in the past. Recently, he came to our village to sell liquor. When my sister and nephew tried to prevent him, he assaulted them and fled from the spot. Subsequently, I lodged a complaint about the matter at the police station. Following the development, he came to our house and apologised," said Sarangi.
"I have repeatedly asked the Excise Department to stop illegal sale of liquor. Even small children are getting addicted to liquor because of them and ruining their lives. These kinds of illegal activities should be stopped," he added.
"I have not assaulted them. I only tried to take away the liquor from them. I have apologised to them and promised not to sell liquor again," said Moharana.
