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A Works Department engineer in Kalahandi district has alleged that he was assaulted and threatened with murder at gunpoint. He alleged that two contractor brothers and their associates threatened to kill him over a pending bill dispute.

The incident reportedly took place a few days ago at Madanpur Rampur, Assistant Executive Engineer Ananta Pradhan's residence where he was working along with other junior engineers.

According to his complaint, contractors Akash Agrawal and his brother Nilesh Agrawal arrived at the house with around 10 associates. The group allegedly abused and assaulted the engineer before brandishing firearms ...