Protesting against the arrest of Odisha Jan Morcha (OJM) secretary general Jagnenswar Babu, members of the OJM youth wing here led by its district president Manas Mohanty blocked the NH-6 at the Bhatli Chowck here on Sunday.
They accused the Naveen Patnaik Government of planned conspiracy against the OJM and alleged that Babu’s “illegal” arrest was at the behest of Patnaik.
They also threatened a State-wide movement if Babu is not released soon. If any untoward incident happens over the issue, the BJD Government would be responsible for that, they warned.
The blockade created traffic problem, but the situation was brought under control by the police after talking with the protestors.
Ashok Mittal, Nepal Sa, Pintu Swain, Bijay Pradhan and Sunil Patel were among those who led the protest.