Karanjia, Nov 13: A youth was allegedly attacked over suspicion of extra-marital affairs near Manika square under Karanjia police limits in Mayurbhanj district.

The victim has been identified as Niyuta Swain of Manika square.

According to the report, Niyuta was allegedly having an extra-marital affair with a married woman. After suspecting the extra-marital affair, the woman’s husband, Sumit Prusti, attacked Niyuta fatally with a sharp knife and fled. 

The whole incident was caught in a CCTV camera.

Niyuta, who sustained critical injuries, lodged a complaint in Karanjia police station.

Police have started an investigation into the matter to nab the accused.