Several policemen, including Chandrasekharpur IIC DS Pratap. The cops are lobbing teargas shells to disperse the violent mob. Another vehicle was torched at the Ashram premises today despite police presence. According to some reports, DCP Satyabrat Bhoi and Additional DCP were also injured in the attack.
Section 144 has been imposed in and around the Ashram. Four platoons of additional policemen are being sent to the area.
Meanwhile, Trahi Achyuta Ashrams at various places of Odisha, including Tikarapada on Konarak-Kakatpur road, Khurda, Athagarh, Baliapal and Remuna have been attacked and properties were damaged.