Man attacked and robbed in Balasore, critical injuries reported

Arun Rout was critically injured in Jaleswar, Balasore, after being attacked by unidentified miscreants during a loot attempt on NH-16. The assailants, who were on a motorcycle, chased and stabbed Arun before stealing his mobile phone, ornaments, and Rs 15,000 in cash. Police suspect previous enmity as a possible motive and are awaiting the victim’s statement.