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In an unfortunate incident, the statue of former Odisha Chief Minister Biju Patnaik was set ablaze at Brahmapura block under Patnagarh police station in Bolangir district on Tuesday.
A 'mentally disturbed' person has reportedly been detained by Patnagarh police in connection with the case. The incident has raised concerns among local residents. The exact cause behind this act is still to be ascertained.
As per reports, upon being informed, local police reached the spot and managed to extinguish the blaze. The fire, however, had already consumed the polythene sheet covering the statue.
As per sources, the square, initially nam...