Bhubaneswar, Nov. 14 -- A youth was injured after being shot by suspected cattle smugglers in Naranpur area under the Sadar Police Station in the Kendrapara district late Thursday night. The victim has been identified as Akshaya Das of Pasta village, who sustained a bullet injury on his left thigh.

According to sources, around 3 am, a vehicle allegedly involved in cattle transportation was intercepted by a group of local youths at Gandakia Chhak. The youths had earlier raised objections over the same vehicle being used for illegal cattle movement.

While the group was questioning the vehicle, another Bolero car following behind reportedly arrived at the spot. Individuals inside the second vehicle allegedly attacked the youths, forcing th...