Miscreants thrash youth brutally at BSABT, Baramunda over extortion
A youth was violently assaulted by a group of miscreants at the Baba Saheb Ambedkar Bus Terminal in Baramunda, Bhubaneswar, on Wednesday night. The shocking incident took place in full public view, raising serious questions about safety and public response.
As per reports, the attackers surrounded the young man, pulled him aside, shouted aggressively, and then launched a coordinated assault. Using belts, sticks, and their hands, they beat him repeatedly with slaps and blows. The group continued the attack without restraint, showing no fear of consequences, while numerous people stood by watching.
Exclusive visuals of the assault were obtained by OTV. The disturbing footage showed the youth being brutally attacked by several individuals. While the assault unfolded, several other passengers at the terminal remained seated. No one intervened to stop the violence, nor did they make any visible attempt to alert authorities or help the victim.
The incident reportedly stemmed from an extortion-related dispute. Sources suggested that the youth was targeted due to issues connected to local intimidation or monetary demands. However, specific details regarding the exact cause of the conflict remains unconfirmed at the time of reporting.
After a formal complaint was lodged at Bharatpur Police Station, police launched an investigation into the incident. Police began preliminary inquiries and initiated efforts to identify the individuals involved in the group assault.