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In Odisha’s Nuapada district, Block Development Officer (BDO) Rohit Bhoi was allegedly assaulted on Monday amid a dispute over the construction of the Bhainsatal panchayat building. The building, originally planned for the panchayat headquarters, is being constructed at Baloda village following a High Court directive, sparking opposition from some local residents.
During the incident, a group of youths reportedly entered the block office and physically attacked Bhoi, prompting him to approach the police. Authorities have detained four individuals for questioning. In response, block-level employees initiated a pen-down strike demanding safety for government officials, while local leaders staged a sit-in protest outside the office.
BDO Bhoi stated that the assault occurred after a confrontation with a local leader and residents who accused him of supporting the court-directed relocation of the panchayat building. The Nuapada police have launched an investigation into the matter.
