Bhubaneswar, May 12 -- A disturbing incident of violent assault created panic in Cuttack City after three people were critically injured in a sword attack on Tuesday near Mundali Barrage under Barang police limits.

According to preliminary reports, the main target of the attack was a young man identified as Kanhu Dalai, a resident of Sanamundali village. The incident took place at Mundali Chhak when Kanhu was eating Dahi Bara at a roadside eatery.

Suddenly, six unidentified miscreants arrived on two motorcycles, and they launched a brutal attack on the three using sharp weapons, including swords.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers first targeted Kanhu and repeatedly assaulted him, causing severe injuries to his abdomen. The violent attack...