May 14th 2024.
In the city of Berhampur, a heated incident occurred on Monday during the state's Assembly election. Independent candidate Siva Shankar Das was arrested and taken to jail, as he was accused of attacking Pradeep Panigrahi - the Bharatiya Janata Party's candidate for the Berhampur Lok Sabha seat.
According to reports, the two candidates got into a heated argument at the Utkalmani UP School booth in Gosani Nuagam. Panigrahi was allegedly assaulted by Das, leading to the former filing an FIR against the independent candidate. The police promptly took action and arrested Siva Shankar on the same day.
The accused MLA candidate was then presented before the Berhampur SDJM court, where his bail petition was rejected. He was subsequently sent to judicial custody. Meanwhile, Panigrahi, who was initially admitted to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital, has now been shifted to Bhubaneswar AIIMS for further treatment.
Panigrahi's wife has described the attack on her husband as a well-planned act. The incident has caused much concern and has been a topic of discussion among the public. The police are currently investigating the matter and have promised to take strict action against the accused. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of maintaining peace and order during elections.
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