A lifeguard was assaulted by a tourist couple at Puri Beach while enforcing a temporary sea bathing ban issued due to storm warnings.

The incident occurred on Tuesday at Sector 4 of the beach. The lifeguard advised a man and his wife not to enter the water, citing rough sea conditions. Ignoring the warning, the couple reportedly attacked the lifeguard with slippers, leaving him injured.

Authorities had imposed a strict ban on sea bathing for three days—yesterday, today, and tomorrow—due to the cyclone’s impact on coastal waters. The decision aimed to protect tourists from potential danger. Many visitors appreciated the precaution, but this couple reacted violently.

Eyewitnesses expressed shock at the behavior and condemned the attack. Locals and fellow tourists criticized the couple’s a

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