Panic gripped the pilgrim town after miscreants opened fire at Matiapada Square on Monday morning. However, none was injured in the incident.
As per reports, bike-borne miscreants fired bullets in the air and fled the spot. In a hurry, they left their motorcycle behind.
Panic-stricken locals informed the police about the incident. The Kumbharpada police rushed to the spot and seized the bike lying on the spot.
The exact reason of the firing incident was not immediately known and police are investigating into the incident.Police are raiding suspected locations to nab
the culprits involved in the firing and also to ascertain the motive behind the firing.
Patrolling has been beefed up in the locality in a bid to avoid any further untoward incident.