A youth was critically injured when he was shot at allegedly by another fellow villager at Badakantakula village under the Bantala police station in the district on Wednesday night.The injured youth was identified as Akhila Behera
According to reports, Behera had past enmity with Sisir Sahu of the village. They had a heated argument at around 11 pm over some matter. In a fit of rage Sisir allegedly pulled out a gun and shot Akhila.
Locals immediately rushed a profusely bleeding Akhila to the nearby Bantala Primary Health Center. However, his condition deteriorated. He was later shifted to the District Headquarters Hospial. Police have registered a case and began a hunt for Sisir as tension prevails in the village.