India, June 2 -- In a shocking incident, an additional tehsilar was aggressively assaulted and his vehicle torched by unidentified miscreants believed to be having links with the sand mafia in Kaptipada block of Odisha's Mayurbhanj district here on Monday.

The revenue official Bhimkant Majhi, was on his way to raid illegal mining at some sand ghats when the attack took place. While he sustained serious injuries after being beaten up, his vehicle was severely damaged after stones and bricks were pelted at it.

Incidentally, the attack took place right in front of Kaptipada police station, triggering public outrage and serious concerns on the safety and security of government officials on duty.

As per reports, Majhi received tip-off on ...