Bhubaneswar, Jan 3: Two youths sustained critical injuries in a violent clash involving a group of around 15 miscreants in Chintamaniswar colony, under the Laxmisagar police station limits of Bhubaneswar, today.

The victims, identified as Badal and Rudra, residents of Lane 11 in Chintamaniswar, were reportedly attacked with sharp weapons, leaving them seriously injured. Both youths sustained severe wounds to their heads, legs, and hands.

After the attack, local residents quickly intervened, rescuing the injured duo and rushing them to Capital Hospital for immediate medical treatment.

While the exact cause of the clash remains unclear, initial reports suggest that the altercation may have been triggered by a dispute related to the New Year’s feast.

A team of officers from the Laxmisagar police station arrived at the scene shortly after the incident and have launched an investigation. They are working to identify the attackers and bring the responsible individuals to justice.