In Bhubaneswar, a shocking incident occurred where six individuals assaulted BMC Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu in his office, allegedly over a phone conversation. The attack, which involved dragging and beating Sahu, prompted condemnation from political figures like Aparajita Sarangi and Naveen Patnaik. Police have arrested three individuals, including a BJP corporator, and are investigating further.
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