Jharsuguda: A youth sustained critical injuries after allegedly being attacked by suspended police constable in Khadiapada area under Kolabira police station in Jharsuguda district on Wednesday.
The suspended cop, identified as Iswar Mahananda. He was initially posted at OSAP sixth battalion in Cuttack and was suspended a year ago for his unruly behaviour.
The youth was first admitted to Kolabira hospital and later shifted to Jharsuguda District Headquarters Hospital (DHH) after his health condition deteriorated.Though the exact reason behind the attack in not known, it is suspected to be a fallout of a land dispute.
Meanwhile, the police have launched a manhunt to nab the suspended constable and seize the catapult used in the attack. However, Jharsuguda SP confirmed it to be a catapult attack.
