Bhubaneswar: The Airport police Saturday arrested a 36-year-old man Saturday for allegedly assaulting his employer over non-payment of an outstanding salary.
The accused, Rakesh Maharath, a native of Boudha, had been working as a driver for the complainant, Swarnalata Behera, for the past few months, said Inspector-in-Charge (IIC) Rabindranath Meher.
Meher said the incident occurred March 7 in the afternoon when Rakesh, allegedly under the influence of alcohol, arrived at Swarnalata’s residence at Kargil slums and created a ruckus over salary payment issues. He demanded that his remaining dues be settled.
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When Swarnalata insisted that his wages had already been paid, Rakesh turned violent. “In a fit of rage, Rakesh picked up an iron bar and attacked Swarnalata and her children. While Swarnalata sustained serious injuries, her children were partially injured in the attack.
Before fleeing the spot, Rakesh also smashed Swarnalata’s mobile phone,” Meher said. During the investigation, the police learnt that Swarnalata had cleared Rakesh’s dues several days ago. Rakesh was subsequently arrested from his residence in the same neighbourhood Saturday.
PNN