Balasore, Jan 2: Khaira Tehsildar under Balasore district has been assaulted by sand mafia on Sunday.

The police are in search of the accused after getting a complaint from the Tehsildar.

Sources said, Khaira Tehsildar, Mahendra Behera had gone to Badanuagaon village under Khaira police limits, to seize two sand-laden trucks, which were trafficking sand illegally.

Meanwhile, a local youth assaulted the Tehsildar over the enforcement.

Following this, Tehsildar Behera informed the police and lodged a written complaint in this connection.

The accused is on run. Raids are underway to apprehend him soon, said police.