Bhubaneswar: A youth sustained critical injuries after being shot by some unidentified miscreants at Bankuala on the city outskirts on Sunday.

The victim has been identified as Sushanta Bhoi of Sisupalagada area.

The reason behind the incident is yet to be ascertained. The victim has a bullet on his body. He was rushed to a private hospital for treatment.

Police reached on spot and started investigation.