Odisha: Attack Bid On PCC President Niranjan Patnaik In Keonjhar, FIR Lodged
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Keonjhar: In one more occasion of rising political violence in Odisha, unidentified miscreants allegedly tried to assault Pradesh Congress Committee (PCC) President Niranjan Patnaik on Sunday.
As per preliminary studies, 4 to 5 miscreants intercepted Patnaik’s car throughout his go to to Keonjhar district at the moment.
The incident occurred close to Kashipur underneath the Town Police limits. The miscreants had been reportedly in an inebriated state and thrashed Patnaik’s driver and private safety officer (PSO).
An FIR was lodged on the Town police station by Patnaik’s safety personnel in his presence. On the idea of the grievance, a case was registered underneath Sections 341, 294, 323, 307, 427 and 506 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC).
“Some youths intercepted our vehicle and tried to attack the vehicle. When I stepped out of the car, they grabbed me by the neck and thrashed me. Later, the youths rushed towards the driver. Only after other Congress members rushed to the spot, the miscreants escaped,” mentioned Rakesh Singh, PSO.
Biplab Mishra, Keonjhar district Congress president mentioned, “The incident occurred at around 8 pm. The miscreants tried to attack the vehicle of PCC President Niranjan Patnaik. The miscreants had come in a white SUV. We have lodged a police complaint in connection with the incident.”
Mishra mentioned that, “The reason behind the attack bid is unclear. The district Congress Committee will launch agitation if there is any delay in investigation into the matter.”
Responding to the alleged assault, PCC chief Niranjan Patnaik mentioned he doesn’t suspect any political motive behind it.
“Apperently the youths were returning from a picnic in an inabriated state and intercepted our vehicle after overtaking near Kashipur. When my PSO stepped out of the vehicle to inquire, they assaulted him. However, such an incident in a place like Keonjhar is alarming,” he mentioned.
Meanwhile, the members of the Youth wing of Congress blocked the highway in entrance of Keonjhar Collectorate protesting in opposition to the deteriorating legislation and order state of affairs. They demanded quick motion within the matter.
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