BJD chief and former Odisha chief minister Naveen Patnaik Tuesday condemned the alleged assault on party worker and social media activist Rashmi Parija in Jagatsinghpur district and demanded strict action against those responsible.

“Such incidents of increasing violence against women are unacceptable. The atmosphere of unrest in peaceful Odisha is causing panic among people. Anti-socials are not afraid to commit crimes. The government should take strict action against the culprits and maintain public trust in the legal system,” he said in a social media post.

Parija was allegedly assaulted late Monday night. She was later taken to Jagatsinghpur district headquarters hospital.

BJD leaders also submitted a memorandum to DGP YB Khurania demanding the arrest of the culprits, who they allege

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