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Tension flared in Odisha’s Ganjam district after two individuals were critically injured in a group assault near Nuagaon village after they were allegedly attacked with swords in what appears to be a retaliatory strike following a police complaint.
The victims, identified as Rinki Behera and Bhima Tarei, were shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur in a serious condition.
According to police sources, the attack took place shortly after Rinki Behera visited the Ganjam police station to file a complaint related to a dispute involving children from the village. She was returning home with Bhima Tarei when a group of unidentified assailants intercepted them near her residence and launched a violent attack using sharp weapons.
Attack Linked to Earlier Complaint, Police Launch Probe
Initial investigations suggest the assault may have been triggered by the complaint lodged earlier in the day. While the exact motive remains under investigation, officials confirmed that the victims were targeted soon after returning from the police station.
Locals rushed to the victims’ aid and arranged for their immediate transport to the hospital. Medical authorities have confirmed that both individuals sustained multiple injuries and remain under observation.
Accused on the Run, Search Underway
The assailants fled the scene following the attack. Ganjam police have begun an inquiry and are conducting searches to trace those involved. A senior police official stated that efforts are underway to identify the attackers, and action will be taken once the investigation is complete.
Meanwhile, a police investigation is underway, and a detailed report is expected soon.
