On Wednesday night, a kid was chased and attacked on a public road in Berhampur, sparking further concerns about the city's law and order situation.
The event occurred in Sriram Nagar, where the teenager was beaten and sustained significant injuries.
The injured youth has been named as Suryanarayan Behera. He was later admitted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital for treatment after suffering major injuries during the attack.
Allegations of Previous Enmity
According to sources, Suryanarayan Behera and the son of a former corporator were feuding in the past. The incident was allegedly carried out by the former corporator's son and colleagues.Police have launched an inquiry into the event to determine the facts surrounding the assault.
Series of Incidents in the City
The most recent event has also garnered notice, as several similar incidents have been reported in Berhampur in the last week.Previously, a lawyer was attacked with a sword in public, and a businessman was allegedly intimidated in another case. The latest attack on teenagers has called into question the city's current law and order situation.
Police are looking into the situation as part of their continuing investigation.