In a dramatic turn of events, assaulting a Block Development Officer (BDO) has landed a BJP Mandal president and two of his aides in jail in Subarnapur district on Wednesday.

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The alleged offence dates back to September 27, when Ulunda BDO Chinmaya Mahananda was attacked by five youths. Following the incident, an FIR was lodged at Ulunda Police Station, prompting swift action.

Based on the complaint, Ulunda Police arrested Metakani BJP Mandal President Mukuru Bagh, along with his associates Manoj Besra and Sankarshan Dalai. The trio was produced in court and has since been remanded to judicial custody.

Meanwhile, two other accused are still on the run, and police have launched a manhunt to apprehe

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