Anganwadi worker attacked over Subhadra Yojana form distribution in Odisha

Nayagarh: A man allegedly attacked an Anganwadi worker over Subhadra Yojana form distribution in Odisha’s Nayagarh district today.

The incident occurred at Dimiria village under Ranpur block.

The victim was identified as Minakshibala Parida.

As per reports, the Anganwadi worker was distributing forms of the Subhadra scheme, as per the direction of the Odisha Government.  However, Saroj Mahapatra, a resident of the village, opposed her. 

A verbal altercation ensued between the two, escalating into an attack on the Anganwadi worker by Mahapatra. The accused also allegedly attacked her daughter and son.

Parida has lodged a written complaint in this regard with the Ranpur police. 

Following the attack, Parida was admitted to the Ranpur Community Health Center and later shifted to  Bhubaneswar for better treatment.