OAS body condemns assault on Biridi BDO

The District OAS Officers Association held a meeting on Monday condemning assault on Biridi BDO Ravindra Kumar Sabat by a few unruly Congress supporters during the Odisha Bandh. The association demanded action against perpetrators and safety to OAS officers.

Jagatsinghpur Additional District Magistrate Sarana Kumar Jena chaired the meeting which was attended by BDOs, Tehsildars, and all OAS cadres working in district. Victim BDO Sabat explained in details the incident and sought help from the association. The officer’s body later submitted memorandums to the district Collector and SP, seeking action.

Meanwhile, a pen down strike by the Biridi block employees was called off and staff resumed works on Tuesday. ADM Jagatsinghpur Sarana Kumar Jena, DSP SS Mohapatra and Biridi police station IIC Ranjan Mallick visited Biridi block office on Monday and held discussion with agitated employees. The employees demanded a police outpost, construction of boundary wall for block office and action against the culprits those assaulted employees.