Archive · 20 May 2025
Man Arrested for Assaulting BJD Youth Member, Political Tensions Rise
A BJD youth member named Rohit Khuntia was kidnapped and attacked with iron rods in Jajpur district.
A man named Deepak Deo has been arrested in connection to the attack.
The victim suffered serious injuries and was moved to a bigger hospital for treatment.
Khuntia's mother reported the incident to the police.
A local politician from the BJD accused supporters of the BJP were behind the attack.
However, the BJP denied any involvement and called for justice.
A man was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting a BJD youth member.
The victim, Rohit Khuntia, was attacked with iron rods and sustained serious injuries.
The incident occurred in Jajpur district, near Sukinda Chowk.
Khuntia was initially treated at a local health center before being transferred to SCB Medical College.
Political tensions arose, with allegations and denials of involvement by BJP and BJD members.
- Who
- Deepak Deo (accused) and Rohit Khuntia (victim).
- What
- Deepak Deo was arrested for allegedly kidnapping and assaulting Rohit Khuntia.
- When
- The assault occurred on Monday evening, and the arrest happened on Tuesday.
- Where
- Sukinda Chowk in Jajpur district.
- Why
- The motive for the assault is not explicitly stated in the articles, but the incident has led to political accusations and denials.
BJD Allegation
BJP Denial
Involvement in the Attack
BJD Allegation
Former Sukinda MLA of BJD alleged BJP supporters were involved in the attack.
BJP Denial
BJP denies involvement, calls for punishment of those responsible.
- Accused
- Deepak Deo (40)
- Victim
- Rohit Khuntia (30), BJD youth member
- Charges
- Kidnapping and assault
- Location
- Sukinda Chowk, Jajpur district
- Incident Time
- Monday evening
- Victim's Current Location
- SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack