Bhubaneswar: The Commissionerate Police on Thursday registered a case following an alleged attack on a Booth Level Officer (BLO) engaged in the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of the electoral roll in the city.

According to reports, the incident took place around 1 p.m. when the BLO, identified as Ayodhya Narayan Mohanty, was busy with official duties. At that time, two to three youths reportedly reached the spot, created a ruckus, and allegedly assaulted him.

Mohanty stated the accused had earlier approached him seeking certain official information related to the SIR exercise. However, he had refused to share the details. 

The miscreants allegedly attacked him on Thursday with the intention of forcing him to disclose the information.

Following the incident, Mohanty lodged a First Information Report (FIR) at Kharavela Nagar police station.

After registering a case, the police recorded the statement of the victim. Efforts are currently underway to identify and apprehend the accused persons involved in the attack.

Further investigation into the matter is in progress.