Kendrapada: Three members of Tikhiri sarpanch Chameli Ojha’s family were seriously injured after two youths allegedly assaulted them over a past enmity in Mahakalpada block of Kendrapada district.
The injured were identified as the sarpanch’s father, brother and a relative.
They were initially rescued and taken to a hospital before being shifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar. They are currently undergoing treatment.
According to reports, two youths from the same village attacked the trio following a previous dispute. The assault reportedly triggered tension in the locality, with unease prevailing in the area Monday.
Meanwhile, both sides have lodged complaints with the police. The exact circumstances surrounding the incident and the nature of the alleged dispute are yet to be ascertained.
Police have launched an investigation into the matter.
