Angul,(OT Webdesk)— Sudipta Swain, the former president of the BJP youth wing in Angul, was arrested by Bantala police on charges of mental and physical harassment, intimidation, and issuing threats to a woman in the local area.
The complaint, filed by a young woman from Bantala, alleges that Swain used obscene language, brandished weapons outside her residence, and routinely harassed her during her daily commute. The woman also reported threats against her family.
Acting on the complaint, Bantala police took Swain into custody and presented him before the court. The incident has stirred concern across the local community, sparking conversations about political privilege and women’s safety in public spaces.
This arrest marks a significant development in the region’s political landscape and highlights ongoing concerns about accountability among public figures.
