Bhubaneswar, Dec. 13 -- Tension gripped Gilajodi village under Singla police station limits in Balasore district late on Friday night following a violent clash allegedly triggered by past enmity and disputes related to the sand mining.

According to villagers, around eight miscreants arrived in two cars late at night and allegedly opened blank rounds to intimidate local residents, creating panic in the area. The sudden firing led to a tense situation, prompting villagers to come out of their houses and confront the attackers.

As villagers gathered and chased the miscreants, the accused reportedly abandoned their vehicles and attempted to flee on foot. During the pursuit, villagers managed to overpower three of them and later handed them ...