Bhubaneswar: Villagers of Kandapada panchayat, falling under the Ranpur block of Nayagarh district, nabbed a village-level worker along with several others, for allegedly distributing cash to the voters, late Monday evening.
According to sources, the villagers not only nabbed them but also tied them to a nearby tree, detaining them for the entire night.
Cash for votes foiled in Odisha
The villagers reportedly seized a Biju Janata Dal (BJD) poster from their possession and further relayed the information to the police.
Further investigation into the matter is underway.
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