Sambalpur: A professor of Sambalpur University sustained grievous injury after being allegedly stabbed by a retired sweeper inside the Chemistry Department on Friday, sparking panic on the campus.
The professor has been identified as Dr Satya Narayan Sahu, Head of the Department (HOD) of Chemistry. After being injured in the attack, he is undergoing treatment at Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) in Burla.
According to sources, the accused, a retired university sweeper, allegedly entered the Chemistry Department and attacked Dr Sahu with a knife. The motive behind the assault is yet to be ascertained.
On being informed about the incident, a team of Burla police visited the university campus and launched an investigation. The accused has reportedly been detained for questioning.
Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the attack to establish the motive behind the attack.
