Bhubaneswar, May 28 -- Commissionerate Police on Wednesday arrested three accused persons in connection with the alleged sword attack on All Odisha GIG Workers' Union chairman Vijay Mahapatra at Rajmahal in Bhubaneswar.

The arrested accused have been identified as SK Samsad, Durga Malal and Sipun Guru. Police have seized a machete, three mobile phones and a four-wheeler vehicle from their possession.

According to reports, the attack took place late on Tuesday night following a minor altercation regarding overtaking the vehicle. It was alleged that the accused arrived in a black four-wheeler vehicle and attacked Vijay Mahapatra with a machete.

Vijay reportedly sustained serious injuries to his hand in the incident.

Police said the accu...