Fri Jul 04 09:39:53 UTC 2025: ## News Article: BJP Leader Arrested for Assaulting Government Official in Odisha

**Bhubaneswar, Odisha -** BJP leader Jagannath Pradhan has been arrested for allegedly assaulting an on-duty Odisha Administrative Service (OAS) officer. The arrest follows reports of a physical altercation where Pradhan is accused of attacking the government official. Details surrounding the incident and the specific reasons for the assault remain under investigation. The arrest is likely to further fuel political tensions in the state. Authorities have not yet released further information on the charges against Pradhan or the condition of the OAS officer.

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