Cease Work Fury: Security Concerns After BMC Official Assault

Employees of the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC), alongside sanitation workers, have instigated a 'cease work' protest following the alleged assault on a senior colleague. The protest seeks immediate arrest of all accused and improved office security measures.

Police have apprehended two additional suspects, bringing the total arrests in the case to five. The Odisha Government Combined Employees' Association and members of the Odisha Administrative Service have condemned the attack and demand exemplary action against the perpetrators.

Political figures have voiced concern, with opposition leaders blaming governmental protocol for the rise in such incidents. The chief minister has assured strict action, leading to a temporary hold on 'mass leave' protests. Meanwhile, the issue underscores growing tensions within state administrative and political circles.

(With inputs from agencies.)