Bhubaneswar, Jan 19: An auto-rickshaw driver allegedly attacked a woman with a knife near Patia Railway station here this evening.

The woman sustained critical injuries in the attack. She was rescued by the passerby and rushed to the Capital Hospital.

The victim has been identified as Rashmita Mohanty and her health condition is stated to be stable.

However, the reason behind the attack is yet to be established.

A PCR van rushed to the spot being informed about the incident and launched a probe.