Bhubaneswar, Jan. 3 -- An allegation of a group attack on a woman Block Development Officer (BDO) surfaced from Rajnagar block in Odisha's Kendrapara district, raising concerns over the safety of government officials while on duty. The incident is reported to have taken place on Friday around noon inside the BDO's office chamber.

According to information, a local leader accompanied by more than 30 supporters allegedly entered the chamber of Rajnagar BDO Tilottama Prusty at around 12 noon. The group reportedly surrounded the officer and demanded that illegal bills be cleared and work be sanctioned.

Sources said the BDO informed the group that bills could only be processed in line with government rules and strictly in proportion to the wo...