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Odisha: Two arrested for attacking BLO over name change refusal

Odisha: Two arrested for attacking BLO over name change refusal

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Three Border Security Force jawans were injured in Tripura after a group of villagers attacked them over the detention of a person in Sepahijala district, near the Ashabari outpost on the Indo‑Bangladesh border. Police said six people were arrested in connection with the incident, while other reports mentioned eight arrests. Chief Minister Manik Saha condemned the assault as unacceptable and a matter of grave concern, promising strict action.

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    BARGARH: Jharbandh police on Monday arrested two persons for allegedly assaulting a booth level officer (BLO) and obstructing him from discharging his official duties after he refused to make changes to a name in the electoral roll. The accused are Rajesh Sidar (32) of Badanki village in Jharbandh…

    — The New Indian Express

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BARGARH: Jharbandh police on Monday arrested two persons for allegedly assaulting a booth level officer (BLO) and obstructing him from discharging his official duties after he refused to make changes to a name in the electoral roll. The accused are Rajesh Sidar (32) of Badanki village in Jharbandh…

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