Odisha youth arrested for attacking, looting uncle in Berhampur

BERHAMPUR: Baidyanathpur police on Sunday arrested a 19-year-old youth for allegedly looting and launching a murderous attack on his uncle at the latter’s house in Forest Colony recently.

The accused has been identified as Chandan Biswal of Mandiapalli village. The condition of the victim, Bhanja Kishor Nanda is stated to be critical and he is currently admitted in the ICU of SCB Medical College and hospital in Cuttack.

Police said the accused was staying with Nanda and his 12-year-old son when he committed the crime. Nanda’s wife Sanjukta stays in Malkangiri where she works as a teacher.