Youth Critically Injured in Sword Attack Near AIIMS Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar witnessed a shocking incident early Saturday when a youth named Chintu from Patrapada was brutally attacked with a sword near the AIIMS Bhubaneswar road.
According to eyewitnesses, Chintu was returning from the Khandagiri Jatra when a group of assailants chased and assaulted him.
Locals discovered him lying in a pool of blood and rushed him to AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where his condition remains critical.
Police suspect past enmity as a possible motive behind the attack, though the exact reason is yet to be confirmed. Investigators are scanning CCTV footage and questioning witnesses to identify the culprits.
The incident has sparked concerns about public safety and night patrolling during large gatherings like the Khandagiri Jatra.
Residents have urged authorities to strengthen security measures to prevent such violent episodes in the future.
