Bagalkot, June 13 -- Tension prevailed at the Bagalkot Urban Development Authority office after a farmer allegedly assaulted a staff member with a slipper accusing officials of repeatedly delaying the distribution of compensation.

The incident occurred when Basappa, a farmer who had reportedly been making frequent visits to the office regarding compensation payments, lost his temper and allegedly attacked a first-division assistant identified as Ankad. Eyewitnesses said the farmer struck the employee with a slipper inside the office premises, triggering commotion among staff and visitors.

According to sources, the farmer had been pursuing his compensation claim for several months and was frustrated over what he described as repeated del...