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A youth was left in critical condition following an alleged assault stemming last night from previous enmity in Sana Ustapada village situated under Kabisuryanagar police limits in Ganjam district, police sources said on Monday.
The incident unfolded during a wedding procession, where a heated verbal exchange escalated, resulting in the youth being attacked with a sharp weapon.
The victim, identified as Banti, suffered severe injuries, with around 90 percent of his palm being severed.
In a bid to save his life, Banti was shifted from Kodala to Berhampur, and subsequently to Cuttack for further medical care after his condition...