An extramarital affair proved a youth dear when he was hospitalised after allegedly being attacked by his paramour’s family.
The incident was reported from the Handapa police station area in the district on Tuesday.
The victim was identified as Ajit Gochhayat, a resident of Badahula village.
According to reports, Ajit was working in a private firm at Jarapada area in the district. The youth, who is already married, was in love with a girl of neighbouring village.
Sources said that marriage of the girl was fixed with another person.
On Tuesday, Ajit went to the girl’s village after receiving her phone call. But the girl’s family members allegedly attacked him with a knife over his extramarital affair with the girl.
He was initially admitted to the District Headquarters Hospital in a critical condition. Later, he was referred to the SCB Hospital as his condition deteriorated.
A probe has been initiated by police into the incident.