A violent incident marred the Zero Night Celebration in Gandapalli Odiaropi Colony under Rambha police station in Ganjam district, leaving four people critically injured. The deadly attack, involving a gunshot and stabbing, unfolded late last night.
During the celebrations, some youths hosted a party in a rented house in Gandapalli Odiaropi Colony. Suddenly, another group of youths arrived, sparking a heated argument. The confrontation escalated into violence, with one group firing blank shots and attacking with knives. In the chaos, the attackers stabbed four individuals before fleeing the scene.
Upon receiving the news, police promptly arrived at the location and rushed the injured to Khallikot Medical Center. As their condition worsened, authorities transferred them to a hospital in Brahmapur for advanced treatment.
While the exact motive behind the attack remains unclear, early investigations suggest that a love affair may have triggered the conflict. Police have launched an investigation to uncover the reasons behind the assault and to apprehend the culprits.