Balasore, Sept. 8 -- A youth sustained critical injuries after he was reportedly chased and attacked by miscreants in a loot bid in Jaleswar in Odisha's Balasore district on Sunday. The incident took place near NH-60 Jamalpur bypass within Jaleswar police limits late in the night.

The victim, identified as Arun Rout of Banida village, is currently undergoing treatment at the district headquarters hospital.

As per reports, Arun, who used to work in a hotel, was heading home after wrapping up his work when he was attacked. The miscreants first chased him. After catching up, they ruthlessly attacked him with a sharp knife. The assailants then stole his ornaments, mobile phone and cash as Arun collased on the ground and fled the spot.

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