Paralakhemundi (Gajapati district): A candidate upset over his defeat in the recent panchayat elections in Odisha allegedly cut off a road that connects to at least five villages. The incident took place in Gangabad panchayat in Gajapati district of Odisha. A Police complaint has been lodged in this connection.
As per reports, Haribandhu Karji or his family members have been elected by the people as independent candidates for Sarpanch for the last 15 years in Gangabada panchayat under Rayagada block of Gajapati district.