Cuttack: Barely a day after a sword attack in Lakheswar area, three persons were attacked by four miscreants armed with swords near Munduli canal chowk under Baranga police station limits around 11: 30am on Tuesday. The victims were identified as Kahnu Dalei (25), Batua Rout (28) and Anil Lenka (26) of Baranga.Police said the incident took place when the three victims were sitting near the chowk. Police sources said the attackers arrived on two motorcycles, suddenly attacked the trio with sharp weapons and fled from the spot before locals could react. All three sustained serious injuries in the attack and were rushed to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition is stated to be stable, informed police. Soon after receiving information, personnel from the Baranga police station reached the spot and started an investigation.Police suspect the attack could be linked to previous enmity. CCTV footage from nearby establishments and roads is being collected to identify the accused and trace their movement after the incident. “Preliminary findings suggest past rivalry could be the reason behind the attack. CCTV footage is being examined and efforts are on to identify and nab the accused persons at the earliest,” said ACP Amitabh Mohapatra.The brazen attack in broad daylight created fear among local residents and shopkeepers in the area. “We are witnessing repeated sword attacks and violent incidents in the city everyday for past few days, People are now scared to even stand at public places. It seems criminals no longer fear the police or the law,” said Sudeep Prabhu, a resident of Baranga.
