Auto driver killed in bomb attack

Nayagarh: A youth working as an auto rickshaw driver was killed in a bomb attack in Rajsunakhala village of Nayagarh district today.

The deceased youth was identified as Tulu Barik, a resident of Banapur in the district.

As per sources, Tulu was standing at Rajsunakhala hospital square today when two bike-borne miscreants fired several gunshots at him but missed, so they hurled a bomb at Tulu and fled from the spot.

Land dispute is suspected to be the reason behind the attack.

Meanwhile, Rajsunakhala Police reached the spot and launched an investigation.