BMC official assault case: BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan arrested in Odisha’s Jharpada; six held till now

Odisha BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan was arrested on Thursday evening for his alleged involvement in the assault on Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation Additional Commissioner Ratnakar Sahu. Pradhan, identified as the main suspect, was apprehended from Jharpada, bringing the total arrests in the case to six. While denying direct involvement, Pradhan pledged cooperation with the ongoing investigation.