Bhubaneswar, Sep 11: A dispute over vehicle honking escalated into a violent confrontation in Bhubaneswar on Friday, leaving an Assistant Section Officer (ASO) and a journalist injured.

The incident reportedly began when ASO Tapas Nayak honked at two youths and a woman, asking them to move their vehicle aside. The situation soon turned violent as the trio allegedly dragged him onto the road and assaulted him. A journalist passing through the area intervened in an attempt to protect the officer but was also allegedly attacked.

The journalist subsequently took shelter inside Rabindra Mandap, but the accused allegedly followed him into the premises and continued the assault. They also reportedly clashed with security personnel deployed there.

On being informed, personnel from Kharavela Nagar police station reached the spot and attempted to bring the situation under control. However, the three accused allegedly pushed and manhandled police personnel and allegedly used abusive language against them.

A video purportedly showing the incident has surfaced on social media and is being widely circulated. After a prolonged confrontation, police rescued the injured ASO and journalist and shifted them to a hospital for treatment.

Police have detained the three persons, including a couple, for questioning. Further investigation is underway.

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