Bhadrak man halts to relieve himself on way home, later gets attacked with sharp-edged weapon

Bhadrak, Nov 15: A man was allegedly attacked with a sharp-edged weapon and robbed of his gold chain, ring and mobile phone near Bagurai Adivasi Colony under Bhadrak Town police limits in the early hours of Sunday, a source said.

The victim, identified as Trailokya Jena, a resident of Dagamunda, was returning home after watching the fair organised during Charampa Kali Puja when the incident took place near Upper Bagurai Adivasi Colony.

Recounting the incident, Jena said he was returning home late at night after finishing work when his motorcycle skidded, causing him to fall and sustain minor injuries. He then approached a nearby house seeking help. Finding nobody around, he said he rested on the veranda.

However, when he woke up, he found that his trousers were missing and he was left wearing only his underwear. Jena alleged that a man from the house had taken his mobile phone. Following a confrontation, he managed to get his phone back and resumed his journey home.

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While on his way, Jena stopped his motorcycle by the roadside to relieve himself. At that point, the man from the house, accompanied by another person, allegedly attacked him with a sharp-edged weapon.

Jena reportedly fell unconscious following the assault. The attackers allegedly took his gold chain, ring and mobile phone before fleeing the spot.

Local residents found him injured and rushed him to Bhadrak District Headquarters Hospital for treatment. His family members later reached the hospital after receiving information about the incident and lodged a complaint at Bhadrak Town police station.

Police have launched a probe into the incident.