Balasore: Police on Monday arrested six persons for their alleged involvement in an attack on a mining department officer in the Khaira area of Balasore district a couple of days ago, officials said.
Junior mining officer Abhisekh Behera, posted in the Khaira circle, narrowly escaped unhurt after the accused allegedly pelted stones at his official vehicle during a night patrol, a police official said.
Following the attack, Behera took shelter at the Khaira police station and lodged a complaint.
Acting on the complaint, police launched an investigation and arrested six persons in connection with the incident.
Two cars and five motorcycles were seized from the accused, the official added.