In yet another incident of the deteriorating law and order situation in the State capital, a group of unidentified miscreants allegedly murdered a youth and injured his friend critically in Baramunda area under the Khandagiri police station on Saturday night.
The deceased was identified as Shivashankar Gouda (19) of Tapoban slum. His friend Linga Reddy (24) sustained critical injuries and was admitted to a private hospital here.
Reports said Shivashankar and Linga were returning home on a motorcycle during which around 10-12 miscreants intercepted them on the road near a pond in Baramunda area.
They attacked the two with iron rods and sharp weapons leaving the duo critically injured. The attackers fled from the spot after
Getting information, the Khandagiri police rescued the victims in a critical condition and admitted them to the Capital Hospital, where Shivashankar was declared dead.
As per the statement of Linga to police, the assailants are residents of Baramunda area. Police have launched a manhunt to nab the miscreants. Though the exact reason behind the attack is yet to be ascertained, preliminary investigation revealed that the incident was fallout of past enmity.
Deceased Shivashankar had a brawl couple of days ago with a group of youths, who might have killed him, sources said.