Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Youth Critically Injured in Bhubaneswar Sword Attack
A young man named Deepak Kumar was badly hurt in a sword attack by a group of people in Bhubaneswar during the day.
He was chased and attacked, and people nearby helped him go to the hospital.
The police are looking into what happened and trying to find the people who did it.
This attack happened in a busy area, which has made people worried about safety.
It's not the first time something like this has happened in Bhubaneswar.
The police think it might be because of a family argument, but they're not sure yet.
Deepak Kumar was critically injured in a sword attack in Bhubaneswar's Samantarapur area.
He was chased and attacked, then taken to Capital Hospital and later referred to SCBMCH in Cuttack.
Police are investigating, examining CCTV footage, and questioning witnesses to identify the attackers.
Preliminary investigation suggests a family dispute as a possible motive, but details are unclear.
The attack has raised concerns about public safety and violent crimes in the city.
- Who
- Deepak Kumar (victim), unidentified assailants
- What
- Sword attack
- When
- Monday (date not specified)
- Where
- Samantarapur area, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
- Why
- Preliminary investigation suggests a family dispute, but exact motive is unknown
- Victim
- Deepak Kumar
- Location
- Samantarapur area, Bhubaneswar
- Hospital
- SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack
- Police Station
- Lingaraj Police Station
- Preliminary Motive
- Family dispute
- Previous Incident
- June 5, 2024 (stabbing in Balianta area)