Jagatsinghpur, March 21 -- A youth was hospitalised after being thrashed by locals for allegedly firing at another youth for extortion near Kania village under Balikuda police limits in the district late Wednesday night. However, no one was injured in the firing.
As per reports, Sagar Mallick and Rakesh Das of Olabhar village along with two of their friends were speaking to Kulamani Das of Kulia village when an altercation ensued between Kulamani and the others.
In a fit of rage, Sagar took out a gun and opened fire at Kulamani. However, he managed to escape without sustaining any injuries. Subsequently, some locals, who were present at the spot caught Sagar, Rakesh and two other youths and beat them black and blue.
Informed, Balikuda po...