Archive · 14 Dec 2025
Clashes Erupt Between Political Factions in Odisha
In Odisha, a fight happened between supporters of an Independent MLA and a BJD leader.
Fifteen people got hurt, and five of them were very badly injured.
The fight took place at a farmhouse where BJD workers were having a feast.
The MLA's supporters came with weapons and attacked them, breaking many vehicles.
Both sides blamed each other for starting the fight.
The police are investigating, but no one has been arrested yet.
This is not the first time such a fight has happened between these groups.
A violent clash between supporters of Independent MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo and BJD leader Pranab Kumar Balabantray injured 15 people, five seriously.
The incident occurred at Balabantray's farmhouse in Jajpur district, Odisha, where BJD workers were having a feast.
Sahoo's supporters allegedly attacked with weapons, vandalizing over 20 vehicles, including four cars.
Both sides filed separate complaints with the police, blaming each other for the violence.
The police have launched an investigation, but no arrests have been made so far.
- Who
- Supporters of Independent MLA Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo and BJD leader Pranab Kumar Balabantray
- What
- Violent clash between political factions
- When
- December 10, 2023
- Where
- Jajpur district, Odisha
- Why
- Political rivalry and long-standing tensions
BJD Supporters
Independent MLA Supporters
Cause of Clash
BJD Supporters
Alleged unprovoked attack by Independent MLA's supporters
Independent MLA Supporters
Alleged attack by BJD supporters on their way
- Location
- Jajpur district, Odisha
- Date
- December 10, 2023
- Number of Injured
- 15 (5 seriously)
- Hospitals Involved
- Dharmasala Community Health Centre, SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack
- Vehicles Vandalized
- Over 20 (including 4 cars)
- Complaints Filed
- 2 (by both parties)
