Balasore: Some unidentified miscreants allegedly looted Rs 8 lakh from a cattle trader on National Highway-60 near Haladipada area late on Thursday night.
According to sources, the incident took place when the businessman was returning to Bhadrak from Kolkata by his car.
Four-five unidentified assailants ransacked the car and attacked the cattle trader. Later, they flee with the cash, sources added.
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Being informed about the incident, police rushed to spot and started investigation into the matter.