In an incident of post-poll violence, five people were injured after bombs were hurled during a clash between two groups at Bhatapada village in Brahmagiri area of Puri district on Sunday. Tension was brewing in the village after the declaration of Brahmagiri Assembly seat poll results.
On Sunday morning, a heated altercation took place between rival groups due to passing of comments.
This led to a clash with both sides hurling a number of bombs at each other. The five critically injured people were admitted to a local hospital. The Puri Sadar police rushed to the spot and took control of the situation before it worsened further. Police forces were deployed as tension still prevailed in the area.
