Bolangir: Odisha Police Monday arrested four persons, including a juvenile, for allegedly assaulting a journalist in Bolangir district.According to police, the incident took place in the district’s Kulthipali village Saturday when Bijay Pradhan went there to report on alleged irregularities in the construction of a guard wall.The accused allegedly snatched Pradhan’s mobile phone, microphone (boom) and other equipment. They also tied his hands and assaulted him in front of villagers, police said.
A video of the incident later went viral on social media.Based on Pradhan’s complaint at Puintala police station and video evidence, a case was registered and the four persons arrested, Bolangir SP Abhilash G told reporters.The accused have been identified as Abhinash Dalai, Aditya Jena, Gumara Nayak, and a minor.
“We are suspecting the involvement of the contractor engaged in the work. We will arrest him too,” the SP said.
