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Odisha BDO Alleges Office Assault by BJP Leader, Inquiry Underway

Police report no FIR, with an administrative probe underway.

Overview

  • Rajnagar Block Development Officer Tilottama Prusty alleged that BJP leader Lalit Kumar Behera and supporters barged into her chamber on Friday and tried to pressure her over official work.
  • CCTV footage captured the confrontation, during which Behera allegedly lifted a computer and attempted to attack the officer before others intervened.
  • The BDO submitted a written complaint to district authorities, and the sub-collector has been tasked with the inquiry, according to the Kendrapara collector.
  • Police said CCTV evidence is being verified and confirmed that no First Information Report has been registered so far.
  • Office staff launched a work stoppage and BJD workers blocked a town entry road, as Congress and BJD leaders publicly condemned the alleged attack and Behera was unavailable for comment.