Bhubaneswar: Khalikote MLA Purna Chandra Sethy was allegedly assaulted while visiting flood-affected areas in Odisha’s Ganjam district to take stock of the situation and assess the plight of affected residents.

The incident reportedly took place in the Kumbhari area under Purushottampur block of Ganjam on Saturday.

According to preliminary information, the MLA was allegedly attacked during his visit to the flood-hit locality.

The legislator had reportedly gone to the area to assess the situation following the recent floods and take stock of the problems faced by affected people. However, the circumstances leading to the alleged assault remain unclear.

The incident has triggered considerable discussion in the locality. Details regarding the individuals involved and the exact reason behind the incident are yet to be known.

Further information is awaited to establish the sequence of events and the circumstances surrounding the alleged attack.

Notably, Sethy had been elected from Khalikote Assembly seat on a BJP ticket on 2024.