Tikhiri Sarpanch’s Father, Brother Assaulted in Kendrapara

The father and brother of Tikhiri Sarpanch Chameli Ojha were allegedly attacked by two local residents over past enmity while buying firecrackers at a shop in Tikhiri village last night.

Both suffered injuries in the assault, but the sarpanch’s father sustained serious injuries. He was shifted to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar and is currently undergoing treatment in the ICU.

Following the incident, a complaint was filed at Marshaghai Police Station. Police have launched an investigation to ascertain the circumstances and motive behind the attack.