Bhubaneswar: A dispute over honking escalated into a violent confrontation in Bhubaneswar on Friday, leaving an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and a journalist injured.
The incident began when the ASO, identified as Tapas Nayak, honked at two youths and a woman, asking them to move their vehicle aside. The situation quickly turned ugly as the trio allegedly dragged him onto the road and assaulted him. A journalist who was passing by tried to intervene and protect the ASO, but he too was attacked.
In an attempt to escape, the journalist took shelter inside Rabindra Mandap. The attackers allegedly followed him into the premises, continued the assault, and also clashed with security personnel present there. Kharavela Nagar police reached the spot after being informed about the disturbance. While trying to control the situation, the three accused allegedly pushed and manhandled the police officers and used abusive language against them.
A video of the incident has surfaced on social media and is circulating widely. After a prolonged scuffle, police rescued the injured ASO and the journalist. Both were later taken to a hospital for treatment.
Meanwhile, police have detained the three individuals, including a couple, and are questioning them in connection with the case. Further investigation is underway.
