Khallikote, May 22 -- A youth identified as Tapan Biswal, who happens to be a worker of Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), was allegedly attacked today by some workers of the ruling Biju Janata Dal (BJD) at Sumandal village under Beguniapada police limits and Khallikote block in Ganjam district, following polls.

Police arrested three persons in this connection and initiated a probe into the post-poll violence.

Sumandal village comes under Kabisuryanagar Assembly segment of the district.

According to a source, Tapan was sitting at Sumandal Chhak earlier in the day when a murderous attack was done on him leaving him severely injured. He was rescued by some locals and was admitted to a private hospital in Berhampur for treatment in critical co...