As many as 12 persons were arrested on Tuesday for allegedly attacking a police team during a raid on a gambling in Malkangiri district.
Four cops sustained injuries in the attack. According to reports, a police team led by the local SDPO raided Maranpali village under Kalimela police station in the district on Monday night after receiving information that gambling was underway in the locality. Spotting the cops, the gamblers and local launched a murderous attack on police team. Police forces have been deployed to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. Most of accused have fled from village apprehending arrest.