A violent clash erupted in Kasurbandh village, Boudh district, under Manmunda police station, leaving Rajendra Karn critically injured. The incident involved Sarpanch Saroj Karn and his family.
Rajendra, a resident of Gurta, engaged in an argument with Saroj, his father, and brother at 9 pm yesterday. The dispute stemmed from a past feud. Enraged, Sarpanch Saroj opened fire, shooting Rajendra.
Rajendra retaliated, firing two rounds into Saroj’s legs. As Rajendra fell, Sarpanch Saroj and his family brutally assaulted him with sticks.
Rajendra’s family intervened, rescuing him and rushing him to Manmunda’s group health center. Later, he was transferred to Sonepur hospital.
The family filed a complaint against Sarpanch Saroj at Manmunda police station, demanding severe punishment for the culprits. Manmunda police are investigating, but Sarpanch Saroj and the authorities remain unresponsive.