JAWAN KILLED IN MOB ATTACK, POLICE PROBE ON

Bureau,Odishabarta

CHATRAPUR,(Ganjam):One person was killed while another was severely injured in a mob attack in Badula village under Gangapur police limits in Ganjam district.The deceased has been identified as Ranjan Nahaka (27) of Nandighor village.

According to sources, Ranjan, an army jawan was attacked brutally with sharp weapons near Nadula Chak here.Though he was rescued and taken to a hospital immediately, Ranjan died after bleeding profusely. Doctors present at the hospital declared him “DEAD”.

Two of Ranjan’s friends also sustained grievous injuries in the attack and are being treated at a Hospital in Aska.

The police have launched a probe into the case. Cops have also detained nearly five persons for questioning.

However, the exact reason behind the attack is yet to known, police are waiting for the injured persons to recover and record a statement, sources said.