Police on Monday detained six persons in connection with the bomb hurling incident near lanjipalli Chhak in the city on Sunday, in which four persons travelling by a car were injured.
Based on the footage of the CCTV camera installed near the spot, police have detained the six suspects and are interrogating them, sources said.
Reportedly, three bike-borne miscreants intercepted the car near lanjipalli and hurled three country made bombs on the vehicle.
Four persons were injured and admitted to the MKCG Medical College Hospital here, while one is stated to be critical now. Among the injured, three were identified as Sushant Bisoi, Gopi Patra and Rajesh Bisoi.
Accused in the murder case of notorious criminal Chicken Rabi alias Rabi Behera in January, 2010, the four came out jail recently on bail, sources added.
Sushant had allegedly called Chicken Rabi to his house at Dhepa Sahi Street, where the latter was shot dead by some of his cronies. Chicken Rabi and Sushant were partners and involved in liquor trade but later turned enemies over some issues.
Meanwhile, police along with a scientific team has initiated investigation into the incident. Four live bombs and a bike were also recovered from the crime scene.