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A journalist was critically injured after being attacked with a sharp weapon by an allegedly drug-addicted youth in Papadahandi, Nabarangpur district, on Friday night. The victim, identified as Sumit Kumar Ghanta, was returning home when the assailant reportedly launched a murderous attack.
Sources said the accused, who was allegedly inebriated, attacked Ghanta with a sword near Bhabani Chhak, leaving him seriously wounded. When the journalist overpowered him, the accused started attacking him with a knife.
Ghanta sustained multiple stab wounds to his abdomen and chest. He was first rushed to a local hospital and later shifted ...