In a seemingly pre-poll violence, a youth of Uttarachandi road here was shot by some unknown miscreants on Monday night. However, no case has been lodged.
He was first rushed to the Athagarh Sub-Divisional Hospital and then shifted to the SCB MCH as his condition deteriorated. Locals alleged that he was attacked by political rivals.
When asked, Athagarh PS IIC Padarbinda Tripathy said that he was aware of the incident but nobody has lodged an FIR.
Villagers have alleged that the police are intentionally avoiding the case.
Earlier on Sunday, some youths had assaulted some VIPs near Chandabali square. As pressure mounted from the police HQ, the Athagarh police arrested the accused persons and forwarded to court.
It is also alleged some drunkards are regularly creating unpleasant situations in the town and nearby areas due to inaction of the police. Locals have demanded that the SP direct local police to take action against such miscreants soon.