Vandals Attack Bhubaneswar Corporator’s Office Amid Rape Case Controversy

(OT Webdesk)Unidentified miscreants targeted the Ward No. 45 office of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation late Saturday night, vandalising property linked to arrested corporator Amaresh Jena.

The attackers broke glass doors and windows before fleeing, prompting a police investigation.

Jena, currently jailed for allegedly raping a minor, has been a controversial figure in local politics.

Police from Laxmisagar Station are reviewing CCTV footage and deploying forensic teams to identify the culprits. Authorities suspect political rivalry or personal enmity as possible motives.

Local residents expressed concern over rising insecurity, while police assured swift action against those responsible.