A womens organisation has demanded immediate arrest of former Congress MP Pradeep Majhi, who allegedly assaulted an elderly woman and her son at Dunapani under Jharigam police limits.
Odisha Nari Surakhya Manch, headed by president Sasmita Das, met SP B Jugal Kishor Kumar on Tuesday in this regard. Describing the whole incident, Das said though the police registered a case on December 9 last, but they took no action against Majhi. Taking advantage of the delay in action, Majhi’s supporters are threatening the elderly woman and her son of dire consequence. As a result, they are in fear and danger, said Das, demanding immediate arrest of Majhi and his supporters. The SP assured to take appropriate action after investigation by the police officials. During the discussion, victim Kumudani Sadangi, members of the Mancha Sussama Das, Swagatika Patjoshi, Sasmita Sahu and Swyamprabha Saha were present.