Bhubaneswar, November 10: The opposition Biju Janata Dal (BJD) on Tuesday condemned the alleged attack on a tribal community's place of worship in Keonjhar district and demanded strict action against those responsible.

A BJD delegation led by former minister and the party's Tribal Cell president Sudam Marandi visited Basantapura village under the Ghasipura Assembly constituency in Keonjhar district on the directions of party president Naveen Patnaik.

During the visit, the delegation condemned the alleged attack on a place of worship belonging to the Santal community, reportedly carried out by individuals associated with a particular outfit for political purposes. The party demanded appropriate action against the accused persons.