Odisha Governor's Son in Assault Allegation Controversy

Baikuntha Pradhan, an assistant section officer at Puri Raj Bhavan, was reportedly assaulted by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das's son. Following the incident, Pradhan has been transferred to the Home Department. His wife, Sayoj, made the assault claims, but the governor's office has yet to respond publicly.

Baikuntha Pradhan, an assistant section officer at the Puri Raj Bhavan, has been transferred to the Home Department following allegations of assault by Odisha Governor Raghubar Das's son.

According to an official order, Pradhan was moved from the Parliamentary Affairs Department to the Home Department, filling an existing vacancy immediately.

Pradhan's wife, Sayoj, claimed that he was physically assaulted by the governor's son and his associates on July 7 at Raj Bhavan in Puri. The governor's office has yet to issue a statement regarding these serious allegations.