India, April 21 -- In a shocking incident from Nimapada in Odisha's Puri district, a family narrowly escaped death after miscreants allegedly tied them up and set their house on fire in a late-night attack.

The incident, reported from Chhabatia village, has triggered widespread outrage, especially after visuals of the aftermath began circulating on social media.

Victims hands and feet tied up before arson attempt According to preliminary information, around six unidentified assailants forcibly entered the house of Gunannidhi Swain late at night. The attackers allegedly tied the hands, legs, and even the necks of his wife and son before setting the house ablaze, reportedly with the intention to kill the family.

Gunannidhi Swain managed ...