Bhubaneswar, Jan. 5 -- The Kendrapara district administration has ordered a formal inquiry into the alleged abuse and attempted attack on Rajnagar Block Development Officer (BDO) Tilottama Prusty, following an incident reported on January 2. Acting on a complaint submitted by the Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) Association, the District Collector on Monday directed an investigation into the matter and assured appropriate action against those found responsible.

Following the incident, BDO Tilottama Prusty proceeded on leave. An FIR has been lodged against the accused on behalf of the Rajnagar Block Chairman, police said.

The incident came to light after a video purportedly showing the altercation went viral on social media. The foota...