Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the brutal attack on an Odia youth in Tamil Nadu, an incident that has shocked the entire nation.
Condemning the incident, he said that necessary steps are being taken at the administrative level to ensure the victim receives the best possible medical treatment and all required assistance.
In a post on X, he said: “The #Odisha government has taken this incident very seriously and is in constant contact with the Tamil Nadu administration. Necessary steps are being taken at the administrative level to provide the victim with all kinds of excellent treatment and assistance, and to ensure severe punishment for the culprits. The safety and self-respect of all Odias are paramount to us. Our government is determined to ensure the safety of every Odia brother and sister working outside the state.”
According to media reports, Tamil Nadu Police have taken four teenagers into custody in connection with the assault on the migrant worker in Thiruvallur district, on the outskirts of Chennai. The victim sustained serious injuries in the attack and remains in critical condition.
Clips of the incident circulated widely on social media, triggering public anger. The footage shows a group of minors, all aged 17, allegedly confronting, abusing, and repeatedly striking the man. Investigators said the assault was filmed by the accused on their mobile phones.
The injured worker was rushed to a government-run hospital, where he is undergoing treatment. Police have launched a detailed probe into the incident and are examining the viral videos as part of the investigation.
