Attack on journalists in Jajpur: Prime accused along with his aides arrested, informs SP Rahul PR

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Jajpur: Hours after the attack on three journalists in Odisha’s Jajpur district, SP Rahul PR informed that the prime accused in the case has been arrested along with some of his aides.

According to Jajpur SP Rahul PR, Binjharpur Police have arrested the main accused and his aides. Besides, as many as 25 persons including 5 women have been detained for interrogation.

It is to be noted here that three journalists were beaten up while they were covering an alleged incident of booth rigging while the third phase of three-tier rural polls were underway.

People from all walks of life had condemned the incident. Besides, some senior journalists met the State Election Commissioner, Odisha AP Padhi in Bhubaneswar and demanded action against the accused persons.

The State Election Commissioner also condemned the incident and also directed the district administration and DG Police to arrest and take exemplary action against the accused persons.

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