Bhubaneswar, Dec. 14 -- Former Dharmasala MLA Pranab Balabantaray on Sunday alleged that his residence was attacked and vandalised during a workers' meeting, triggering political tension in the area.

According to Balabantaray, the incident occurred while party workers had gathered at his house and were, having a meeting. He alleged that supporters of the sitting Dharmasala MLA, Himanshu Sekhar Sahoo's supporters, entered the premises and resorted to violence. During the attack, several vehicles parked at the residence were allegedly vandalised, and mobile phones of workers were also damaged.

The former MLA claimed that the violence left multiple people injured. At least four persons sustained critical injuries and were shifted to Cuttac...