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Armed youths threaten Rourkela college students, get beaten up black & blue

Odisha: Eyewitnesses reported that the men brandished a gun and other weapons, intimidating the college students and causing panic on campus.

Armed youths threaten Rourkela college students, beaten up black & blue

Armed youths threaten Rourkela college students, beaten up black & blue Photograph: (OTV)

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In a shocking display of gangsterism, two youths threatened students at the Panposh Government College in Rourkela during broad daylight. Eyewitnesses reported that the men brandished a gun and other weapons, intimidating the college students and causing panic on campus.

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Residents, witnessing the alarming situation, intervened promptly. They managed to overpower the youths and disarm them, delivering one of the suspects to the Raghunathpalli police. The second youth, however, took advantage of the chaos and fled the scene, prompting a citywide search by the police.

According to locals, the armed youths appeared to deliberately target students, creating fear among the community. The swift action of bystanders prevented a potentially more serious incident, earning appreciation from the public.

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The police have launched a detailed investigation into the matter and are actively searching for the fugitive. Authorities have yet to release further details about the identity of the suspects or their motives.
The incident has raised concerns about campus safety in Rourkela, with residents urging law enforcement to increase security measures in educational institutions.

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Police officials have assured the public that all necessary steps are being taken to apprehend the remaining suspect and ensure the safety of students in the area.

Rourkela Odisha
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