Seeks Strengthening of Law and Order in Mayurbhanj
Bhubaneswar/Mayurbhanj, 24/06/2025: The Biju Janata Dal (BJD) has strongly condemned the recent firing incident on NH-18 near Asanjoada in Baripada, where a young man, Shri Sibananda Barik, was critically injured after being shot multiple times in broad daylight by armed assailants during an alleged robbery attempt.
In a memorandum submitted to the Superintendent of Police, Mayurbhanj, senior leaders and representatives of the BJD demanded immediate arrest of all those involved and stringent legal action to serve as a deterrent against such heinous crimes. The party expressed grave concern over the increasing instances of violence and lawlessness in the district, especially on key routes like NH-18, which is crucial for connectivity and commerce.
BJD leaders Demanded for:
• Immediate arrest of the accused involved in the attack,
• Exemplary punishment to ensure justice and public confidence,
• Strengthened law enforcement along major highways and public zones in the district.
Shri Sudam Marandi, Shri Sanand Marandi, Smt Bharati Hansda, Shri Krushnananda Mohanty, Shri Subramaniam Mohanty, Shri Sanjay Kumar Bose, Shri Debashis Mohanty, Shri Jitendra Mohanty, and Shri Parbhat Kumar Nayak were part of the BJD delegation.
BJD reiterated that public safety is paramount and called for urgent administrative intervention to restore law and order in Mayurbhanj.
