Bhubaneswar, Nov. 29 -- Balasore: A brawl took place between a gang of dacoits and local residents at Pitapalia square on NH 16 near Soro in Balasore district on Sunday.

Four persons of Pitapalia sustained critical injuries in the scuffle. They have been admitted to Soro Community Health Centre.

The injured have been identified as Sudam Charan Bauli, Ajay Kumar Behera and Pradeep Kumar Mahakud.

The incident took place when Sudam Charan Bauli was returning home. Bauli said the robbers were planning to execute a crime. But, their attempt was foiled due to alerted locals.

"While I was on my way to home, six-seven persons armed with sharp weapons attacked me near my house. I called my neighbours and friends. They terrorised us at gun poin...