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Nayagarh: A complaint has been filed against a lawyer in Nayagarh district for allegedly assaulting his client in public view. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms.

As per reports, one Ajay Barik from Shalapada under Fatehgarh police limits in the district was allegedly beaten up by a lawyer identified as Gangadhar Panda.

Sources said Panda thrashed Ajay after he sought a refund of fees paid towards getting a labour card.

Ajay’s Mother alleged that, “Even though 10 days have passed, police are yet to take any action against the accused lawyer. Instead the cops are threatening my daughter-in-law of dire consequences.”

Alleging inaction, victim Ajay's wife Manisha sought intervention of Nayagarh Superintendent of Police. In a letter, Manisha alleged that Fategarh police are yet to nab the accused despite a written complaint filed against him.

“As I am a poor woman, police isn’t paying any heed to my repeated requests of arresting the accused,” wrote Manisha alleging that the local police is trying to protect the lawyer.

Girija Nandan Patnaik, the IIC of Fatehgarh police station said, “Based on the complaint, we have registered a case against the accused lawyer. Moreover, there are several complaints against Ajay and our investigation is on."

When contacted, Nayagarh SP Dillip Sahani said, “An FIR has been registered and the accused has been served a notice. Appropriate action will be taken after probe.”

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