Bhubaneswar, Oct 8: A late-night incident in Bhubaneswar’s Tamando police jurisdiction has sparked controversy after locals allegedly attacked police personnel responding to a misconduct complaint.

The situation unfolded around 10 pm when a young woman residing in the Kalinga Vihar K4 area filed a complaint at the local police station, accusing her landlord of inappropriate behaviour.

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Upon receiving the report, a PCR van was dispatched to the location. However, tensions escalated as agitated locals and the complainant’s supporters reportedly attempted to damage the PCR vehicle and confront the police staff. In response, three additional PCR vans and a station van were sent to the scene to control the situation.

The woman, who lives as a tenant, accused the landlord of misbehaviour. Meanwhile, the landlord’s family filed a counter-complaint, alleging that the tenant had made false accusations after being asked to pay rent.

Following the altercation, police registered a third case related to the assault on law enforcement officers. In total, three separate cases are now under investigation. Authorities have detained more than five individuals for questioning in connection with the incident.