Bhubaneswar, May 19 -- Puri: Badasankha area in the pilgrim city on Wednesday witnessed uproarious scenes as shopkeepers scuffled with police after some cops reportedly thrashed a fruit seller and a local newsman.

A team of Kumbharpada Police enforcing Covid guidelines in the pilgrim city witnessed some shopkeepers sitting near Badasankha and cautioned them to immediately close the outlets.

However, a heated argument ensued between them when some cops reportedly thrashed a fruit seller for flouting Covid rules. The shopkeepers also alleged that the cops misbehaved and physically assaulted a local news reporter who reached the spot to cover the news.

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