India, April 13 -- Miscreants allegedly attacked a vehicle carrying former Odisha MLA Pranab Balabantaray at Aruha village in Dharmasala tehsil in Odisha's Jajpur district.

The incident occurred while the former Dharmasala legislator along with his supporters was travelling in his SUV to attend a religious ceremony dedicated to Maa Hingula.

According to initial reports, the goons by direction of Independent MLA Himanshu Sahoo attacked the vehicle of the BJD leader with sticks and fatal weapons.

The incident sparked tension among locals as well as the former MLA's supporters.

On receiving information, Jenapur police station IIC reached the spot and brought the situation under control.

Following the incident, Balabantaray returned...