A violent clash erupted between two rival groups in Gilajodi village, under the Singla police station limits of Balasore district, over the extraction of sand from the Subarnarekha river.
The confrontation involved attacks with various weapons, leaving several individuals seriously injured. All those severely hurt were immediately admitted to Basta Hospital.
Among the injured, Tapas Jena is reported to be in critical condition and has been transferred to the Balasore main hospital for advanced treatment. Due to the high tension at the site, police forces have been deployed in the Gilajodi village to maintain law and order and prevent further violence.