Prime accused in journalist assault case arrested

Bhubaneswar, May 27 (PTI) Odisha Police on Tuesday arrested the prime accused in the alleged assault of a journalist in Bolangir district, an officer said.
    According to police, Bijoy Pradhan, a reporter of a local TV channel, had visited Kulthipali village on Saturday to report on alleged irregularities in the construction of a guard wall when the accused persons allegedly snatched his mobile phone, boom and other equipment. They also tied his hands and assaulted him in front of villagers.
    A video of the incident went viral on social media.
    Gajendra Dalai, the prime accused and the contractor engaged in construction of the guard wall, has been arrested, a senior police officer said.
    On Monday, the police had arrested four other accused persons including a juvenile for their alleged involvement in the incident.
    Based on Pradhan's complaint at Puintala police station and video evidence, the police registered a case and arrested the accused, Bolangir SP Abhilash G said.

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