Balasore: Six people were arrested Monday for their alleged involvement in an attack on a mining department officer in the Khaira area of Balasore district a couple of days ago, police said.
Junior mining officer Abhisekh Behera, posted in the Khaira circle, narrowly escaped unhurt after the accused pelted stones at his official vehicle during a night patrol, a police official said.
Behera took shelter inside the Khaira police station and lodged a complaint.
Two cars and five motorcycles have been seized from the arrested accused, the police official said.
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