Cars of Ex-Congress MLA Rabi Mallick, 2 supporters gutted in poll violence

Cuttack: Poll violence was seen at Niali constituency in Cuttack district on late last night. Three cars were gutted at Podana village under Kapasi Panchayat in Niali Block.

The cars belonging to former Congress MLA Rabi Mallick and his two supporters were allegedly set on fire by opposition party members. It has also been alleged that some members of opposition party entered into the house of Mallick and ransacked his property.

One person, injured during the scuffle, succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment at SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack. Meanwhile tension is prevailing in the village.