Several Injured as Chilika MLA’s Car Runs Over into Crowd; Locals Attack MLA

Bhubaneswar: Several persons injured as Chilika MLA Prashant Jagdev’s vehicle ran over into group of people in Banpur in Khordha district on Saturday.

The incident happened at around 11 a.m near the Banapur block office where indirect election for the post of block chairman was underway.

Jagdev was on his way to block office. There was a huge rush in front of the block office, however the MLA allegedly drove his vehicle into the crowd, injuring several people.

Following the incident, irate people thrashed the MLA severely who was first admitted in Tangi hospital and later shifted to a hospital in Bhubaneswar. Jagadev’s car was damaged and overturned by the mob.

Speaking to mediapersons, Khurda SP, Alekh Chandra Pahi said the situation is under control now. As per preliminary information, when BJP supported Panchayat Samiti members were entering into the block office in a rally for the election, the MLA reached there and tried to enter his vehicle into the crowd, he said.

Police personnel and some people tried to stop the MLA from entering into the crowd.

Ten police personnel, including Banapur IIC, the MLA, a journalist and at least six people were injured in the incident, said the SP. However, no casualty has been reported so far, he added.

Pahi said all the injured, including the MLA and IIC, have been shifted to Bhubaneswar for treatment.

The SP assured that strong action will be taken against those involved in the incident. Security arrangements have been tightened in the area.