The vehicle of senior Pradesh Congress Committee vice-president Aryakumar Jnanendra was attacked by unidentified miscreants at Banta Chhak in Bhandaripokhari of Bhadrak district on Sunday. Fortunately, the leader escaped unhurt.
According to reports, more than 50 miscreants intercepted Jnanedra’s vehicle and vandalised it at around 11 am while he was heading towards a restaurant for breakfast.
The attackers also threatened him to leave Bhandaripokhari immediately or face dire consequences. The Congress leader alleged that the attackers were BJD supporters.
Police started an investigation into the incident. Following the attack, Jnanedra was taken to a hotel by cops amid tight security cover.