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Tension gripped Kendupadar village under Asika Kotinada police limits in Ganjam district after a group of armed miscreants unleashed violence late on Thursday night.

According to sources, more than five bike-borne assailants stormed into the village and confronted a group of local youths. The attackers allegedly demanded the name and address of a villager, but when the youths refused to disclose the information, the situation turned violent.

The miscreants suddenly launched an attack, brandishing sharp weapons and even firing gunshots in the air, creating panic in the area. Witnesses said the assailants chased the youths, injur...