Bhubaneswar, December 14: A violent clash between supporters of an Independent MLA and a BJD leader in Odisha's Jajpur district left at least 15 people injured on Sunday, with five of them sustaining serious injuries, according to police reports.

The confrontation occurred at the farmhouse of former Dharmasala MLA, Pranab Kumar Balabantray, located near Panturi under Jenapur police jurisdiction.

During the incident, several vehicles, including bikes and cars, were damaged.

The injured individuals were initially taken to the Dharmasala Community Health Centre for treatment. Five of them, however, were later transferred to the SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack for further care. Local police have launched an investigation into the incident.