An investigation has been initiated into a confrontation between Kantabanji MLA Laxman Bag and BJD councillor Imran Khan, prompting intervention by the Railway Police. Tensions escalated after Khan, also known locally as Bunty and a councillor of Kantabanji NAC, was detained for questioning in connection with the incident.

The dispute reportedly stemmed from a face-off on December 3 at the Kantabanji railway station over the movement of migrant labourers. On Thursday, both the MLA and the councillor lodged written complaints against each other at the Railway Police Station.

Rayagada SDPRO Prabhat Kumar Tripathy is supervising the inquiry. He visited the MLA’s residence to record his statement and reviewed CCTV footage at the GRP Station in Kantabanji. Police confirmed that Khan, who alle

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