Bhubaneswar, Nov. 2 -- Tribal protesters blocked National Highway-520 on the Koida-Rajamunda stretch in Sundargarh on Monday demanding the arrest of those involved in an attack on a tribal youth two days ago.

The victim, identified as Patas Munda is in critical condition and is undergoing treatment at a hospital. According to a protester, Munda was taking cattle for grazing when members of a cow vigilante group allegedly attacked him.

The protester said a complaint had been lodged at the police station two days ago but no action had been taken so far.

"We use cattle for farming. Munda is still in hospital in a critical condition. We have been visiting the police station for the last two days but no action has been taken," a protester s...