Group Clash Leaves 4 Injured In Bhubaneswar, 5 Held

Bhubaneswar: At least four persons were injured in a violent clash between two groups in Jagamara area of Bhubaneswar as members of both sides used deadly weapons, including swords and machetes.

According to sources, the incident took place at Jagamara under the jurisdiction of Khandagiri police station on Tuesday night. The area virtually turned into a battlefield as both sides attacked each other with swords, machetes and other sharp weapons.

At least four persons were reported to have sustained injuries in the clash. They were sent to the local hospital for treatment.

As per reports, around eight persons from Pandara area in the capital city had visited a food stall at Jagamara when a group of miscreants suddenly attacked them, triggering a street fight.

The street resembled a war zone as the miscreants allegedly targeted passersby and their vehicles.

On being informed, a police team rushed to the site and five of the miscreants into custody, while the rest fled the scene.

While the police have launched an investigation into the incident, the violent clash was suspected to have been a fallout of past enmity.

It may be recalled here that the same group of miscreants were reportedly involved in a recent extortion case in Baramunda area of the the state capital.