Deogarh: Deogarh MLA Subash Chandra Panigrahi along with his three supporters were arrested for allegedly assaulting a Block Development Officer of the district (BDO).
According to reports, Panigrahi accompanied by a group of his supporters assaulted Tileibani BDO Krishna Chandra Dalpati while he was on a visit to the Bhaliagudi village yesterday. As a result, he sustained injuries on his lips.
The district police had set up a special team to investigate the matter after a complaint was filed by BDO Krushnachandra Dalapati alleging assault, against Panigrahi and his associates.
Following this, Panigrahi was arrested by Deogarh police from his MLA quarter in the city, reports said.