BJP worker killed, 7 others injured in clash with BJD supporters

A BJP worker was killed and seven others were injured in a clash between supporters of the ruling BJD and the saffron party in Odisha’s Ganjam district, police said on Thursday.

The incident took place in Sri Krushna Saranapur village in Khallikote police station area on Wednesday night over putting up posters for poll campaigning.

The deceased has been identified as Dilip Kumar Pahana (28), who was a resident of the village. He succumbed to injuries during treatment at MKCG Medical College and Hospital here, a police officer said.