Woman attacked with blade in Ganjam

Ganjam: A woman, failing to refund money taken as loan, was allegedly attacked with blades by four persons in Mathura village of Polsara block here in the district on Sunday.

According to reports, the woman Gouri Das had borrowed some money from a person named Hari Patra, also a resident of the same village.

When Hari demanded his money back, Gouri asked a month’s time to return the amount. However, Hari demanded it back immediately which triggered argument between Gouri and Hari.

Later, Hari along with three others assaulted Gouri and attacked her with blades in an attempt to kill her, alleged the injured.

“She had borrowed money from more than 100 people but had agreed to return the amount.  Only after investigation we can reach any conclusion of the allegations reported by the victim,” said IIC of Polsara, Tapaswini Kanhar.

Meanwhile, police said the accused are absconding after the incident.