Dhenkanal, April 22: In a shocking incident, four census officials were allegedly assaulted and their vehicles vandalized by a father and his two sons during a survey in Anantapur Sahi under Kamakhyanagar in Dhenkanal district.

The injured officials have been identified as census charge clerk Raghunath Dixit, Circle-2 Supervisor Madhusmita Behera, and staff members Swarnalata Sahu and Satyan Biren Behera.

According to reports, the officials had reached Anantapur Sahi to carry out census-related work when they were suddenly attacked by local resident Nikunja Satpathy and his two sons. The accused reportedly damaged a bike and a scooter before chasing and physically assaulting the officials.

A video of the incident has also surfaced, capturing the assault.

Following a complaint at Kamakhyanagar police station, Sub-Collector Dinamani Nayak along with police personnel rushed to the spot and launched an investigation. The accused father and his two sons have been arrested, and further probe is underway.