Bhanjanagar, Feb 4: A fast-food vendor tragically lost his life after being attacked by unidentified miscreants following a minor argument in Bhanjanagar late on Tuesday night.

The deceased has been identified as Harekrushna Swain, a resident of Bada Kodanda village.

Reports suggest that Harekrushna was standing near a neighboring shop when two men approached him over a trivial issue. The situation quickly escalated, and one of the men slapped him forcefully on the head. Harekrushna collapsed unconscious on the spot.

His family members immediately rushed to his aid and transported him to Bhanjanagar Medical Centre. However, despite efforts to save him, doctors pronounced him dead upon arrival.