Odishatv Bureau

Puri: One youth, attacked by a group of miscreants last night at the Town Hall Chhak in Puri, died today at the SCB hospital in Cuttack while undergoing treatment.

The deceased, identified as Ranjan Sethi who was staying near Labani Khia Chhak of Puri, was attacked by the miscreants after a chase. Later the Town Police Station staff reached the spot and rescued Sethi in a critical condition.

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Initially admitted to the Puri district headquarters hospital for treatment, Sethi was shifted to the SCB Hospital following deterioration in health conditions.

Sources said the police have started an investigation and previous enmity is suspected to be the reason behind the attack.

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