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Crime Branch Investigates Attack on MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo in Jajpur, 19 Arrested Amid Tightened Security

Kendrapada, India — An investigative team from the state crime branch visited Jajpur’s district police station this week, launching a probe into the violent assault on Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo, an Independent MLA from Dharmasala. The attack, carried out by unidentified assailants, occurred last Wednesday evening near Budha Bridge, within the jurisdiction of the Jajpur sadar police station. The crime branch’s arrival follows the transfer of the case from local police authorities, reflecting the gravity of …

Local MLA Condemns Violent Attack on Journalist, Calls for Stringent Action Against BJP

Pune, India: MLA Ravindra Dhangekar has publicly spoken out against the violent attack on senior journalist Nikhil Wagle, calling for strong action to be taken against those responsible. The incident took place during a meeting in Pune, where journalist Wagle, social activist Vishwambhar Chaudhary, and advocate Asim Sarode were set to speak out against oppression and in support of democracy. However, the event was disrupted by activists from several political parties, leading to the vandalization …