In yet another criminal incident in the town, a youth was critically injured as some unknown miscreants fired at him at him at Balighat Square on Tuesday evening, creating a state of fear among locals.
The injured, identified as Bhagu Pradhan, has been admitted in the District Headquarters Hospital, and his condition is stated to be stable.
While the reason behind the attack was yet to be ascertained, police suspected that Bhagu might have been attacked over past rivalry.
Bhagu has criminal antecedents as many cases are lying pending against his at different police stations in the town, according to police.
It may be noted that many incidents of firing and bombing were reported in the town in the recent past.