2 BJP workers attacked at polling booth in Salipur

The two BJP workers were reportedly attacked with sticks in booths 184 and 185.

Image used for representational purpose. Electronic Voting Machines inside a polling station. (File photo| EPS)

BHUBANESWAR: Two BJP workers reportedly sustained injuries after they were allegedly attacked by BJD supporters at a polling booth in Salipur. Arindam Roy, BJP's Salipur candidate, alleged that his party's workers were attacked by BJD supporters after they objected to booth capturing.

The two BJP workers were reportedly attacked with sticks in booths 184 and 185. Roy, however, alleged that the duo was targeted with sharp weapons too.

"Workers of both the parties clashed outside the booths of Salipur assembly seat. The presence of a candidate aggravated the situation. The reports of attacks using sharp weapon are not true. The allegations of booth capturing are completely false," posted Cuttack DM on X, formerly Twitter.

In Booth No-184 & 185 of Salipur AC, both the parties clashed 150 mtrs outside the booths. Presence of the Candidate has aggravated the situation. The report of attack with "paniki" isn't true. *The report of Booth capture is completely false.* @OdishaCeo @ECISVEEP

— Cuttack DM (@CuttackDM) June 1, 2024

Sporadic incidents of violence were also reported in some other places in Salipur, Jajpur and Bhadrak. Meanwhile, Odisha recorded 49.77 per cent voter turnout till 3 pm. Balasore recorded 54.04 per cent, Bhadrak 46.33 per cent, Jagatsinghpur 52.52 per cent, Jajpur 48.80 per cent, Kendrapara 46.46 per cent and Mayurbhanj 51.03 per cent.