Jharbandh: A Booth Level Officer (BLO) engaged in Special Intensive Revision (SIR) work was allegedly attacked by a youth at Badaanki village under Jharbandh block in Baragada district Sunday.
Krupa Sindhu Bariha, a teacher at Badaanki School, was working as a BLO in the area. While visiting households to carry out his assigned duties, he reportedly had an argument with a youth over an issue related to the voter list.
Enraged by the exchange, the youth allegedly attacked Bariha, leaving him seriously injured. Some local residents rescued him and rushed him to the Padampur Sub-Divisional Hospital for treatment.
On being informed, Jharbandh Block Development Officer (BDO) Parshuram Panda visited the injured BLO at the hospital. He said the exact reason behind the attack was not yet known and would be established after an investigation.
Jharbandh police station officer-in-charge Sanjay Kumar Parida said no complaint had been filed at the police station yet.
