Action has been swift following a violent ruckus at the Bhubaneswar residence of BJD leader Pratap Jena.
Police have arrested and produced in court two former Biju Chhatra Janata Dal vice-presidents, Siddhartha Swain and Devi Prasad Lenka, who were suspended just yesterday for anti-party activities.
The incident escalated late last night when a group of youths—allegedly supporters of suspended MLA Deviranjan Tripathi—stormed Jena’s official quarters. The attackers reportedly used arrows, issued death threats, and physically assaulted security personnel and a child.
Jena claimed the mob also brandished firearms, asserting that the group consisted of disgruntled party members and external instigators aiming to "sink Biju Babu’s party" in protest against V.K. Pandian.
Following the assault, Jena petitioned the Chief Minister and DCP for immediate intervention. While the accused claimed their actions were a protest against the current party leadership, the police are now investigating the full extent of the conspiracy and the alleged use of weapons.