Bhubaneswar, Nov. 8 -- A minor boy was reportedly stabbed near Bhanjpur station in Odisha's Baripada late on Friday night while visiting the Jagaddhatri fair. The incident, which left the boy critically injured, has raised concern over security arrangements during the fair.

The victim has been identified as Akash Nayak from Budhamara area.

According to reports, a group of boys from Budhamara village had gone to Bhanjpur to visit the Jagaddhatri fair. During their visit, an argument broke out between them and a few local youths from the area. Later, when Akash went outside the fairground near Bhanjpur station to relieve himself in a dimly lit area, some local youths allegedly followed him and attacked him with a knife.

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