Nuapada, Oct 14: Tension erupted in front of National College in Odisha’s Nuapada district on Wednesday after Congress workers protesting over a student union election-related controversy clashed with police. During the confrontation, police detained Bharatlal Raut, the district Congress vice-president and a Zilla Parishad member.

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Raut is also the president of the district Yadav community association and a senior advocate.

According to reports, the controversy began on Tuesday over an incident involving students of Nuapada National College being transported in a bus. The issue triggered protests by Congress workers, who alleged that the investigation into the incident was being delayed.

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Protesting against the alleged delay, a group of Congress workers blocked National Highway 353 in front of the college on Wednesday, creating a tense situation in the area.

Police reached the spot to clear the road and remove the protesters. However, an argument broke out between the police personnel and Congress workers, which later escalated into a scuffle.

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Police detained Raut on allegations of misbehaving with police personnel. Visuals showing him being taken away by police, reportedly while being dragged, also surfaced.

The incident further heightened tension in front of National College, with the controversy surrounding the student union elections drawing political attention.

Further details regarding the police action and the status of the investigation are awaited.