Balangir: A day ahead of the student union election in Odisha, the Balangir police today arrested Suman Nanda, president of the district unit of the Biju Chhatra Janata Dal (BCJD).

Nanda has been arrested in connection with an allegation of abducting a student.

The arrest came amid high drama over the campus election, which had continued for the past two days.

According to reports, police detained Nanda after the conclusion of the “Why I Stand for Speech” programme on Wednesday. Personnel from Laxmijore police station reportedly took him into custody.

Following his arrest, police produced Nanda before a court under tight security.

The alleged student abduction case has triggered tension amid the ongoing developments surrounding the student union elections.

Further details regarding the alleged incident and the charges against Nanda are awaited.

Meanwhile, a candidate contesting for the post of Assistant Secretary of the Boys’ Common Room at Narsingh Choudhury College in Jajpur district has reportedly gone missing from his hostel.

The missing candidate has been identified as Biswajit Sahu.

According to reports, Sahu has been missing from the hostel since Tuesday. His absence from the “Why I Stand For” meeting held ahead of the election drew attention, as he was one of the candidates scheduled to participate.

The incident comes amid heightened activity surrounding the student union election at the college.