Bhubaneswar, May 11 -- A violent attack in Jharsuguda district left one person dead and another critically injured on Monday, triggering panic in the locality and prompting a police investigation. The incident took place in Belpahar, where four unidentified youths reportedly arrived in a car and attacked two young men before fleeing the spot.

According to preliminary information, the assailants used a sharp-edged weapon during the assault. Both victims are stated to be residents of Junadihi College Pada in Belpahar.

The deceased has been identified as Rahul Mahat, while the injured youth has been identified as Akash Sahu. Following the attack, the injured was rushed to a hospital in Jharsuguda, where he is undergoing treatment under med...