Bhubaneswar: One youth has been critically injured after a group clash over a government-owned cremation ground in Bhagawanpur street of Raghunathpur village Nandankanan police station in Bhubaneswar. The incident occurred early this morning, triggering unrest in the village. For years, locals have been using this land for cremation. However, a builder recently purchased a portion of the land to develop an apartment complex, sparking strong opposition from the community. According to information, this morning the builder started his construction work. This was meted with strong protests by over a hundred villagers. The situation quickly escalated as some protesters, armed with deadly weapons, attacked the builder and his associates. The situation escalated this morning when the builder allegedly attempted to forcefully encroach upon the cremation ground. In response to the encroachment, over a hundred villagers gathered to protest the builder’s actions. The atmosphere grew tense, and soon after, a group of villagers armed with deadly weapons attacked the builder and his associates. The group clash resulted in serious injuries to one youth, prompting the police to intervene and rush him to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Youth Critical After violent Attack Over Disputed Government Cremation Land In Bhubaneswar
