Bhawanipatna: Loot attempt by hurling bomb, throwing chili powder failed, 1 of 3 looters caught

Bhawanipatna: The loot attempt by hurling bomb and throwing chili powder failed in Kalahandi district of Odisha in broad daylight today. The incident took place near Mahabir Pada in Bhawanipatna. The locals managed to catch one of the three looters. According to information, Naresh Sahu of Medinipur village under Bhawanipatna Sadar police station limits was on his way to the bank to deposit money today at about 11 am. While he had stopped at a shop near Mahavirpada in Bhawanipatna to get a cold drink, three miscreants on a bike came and hurled a bomb at him. As they tried to snatch the money bag, Naresh Sahu hid inside the shop and saved himself. After the criminal attempt the looters were fleeing from the scene when hearing sound of the bomb explosion the locals rushed to the spot and nabbed one of the accused persons. The other two looters managed to flee from the scene, police said.