Some miscreants suspected to be liquor mafia allegedly attacked a journalist in Chandragiri under the Mohana police station in Gajapati district on Tuesday night.
The journalist identified as Srihari Pradhan is working with a vernacular Odia daily.
Sources said Pradhan was returning home at night when he was attacked by a group of miscreants near Chandragiri for his reports on illegal manufacturing of liquor in the area.Following the attack, Pradhan sustained grievous injuries. He was initially taken to the Chandragiri hospital for treatment and later shifted to the MKCG Medical College Hospital in Brahmapur for treatment.
He had recently reported against the illegal liquor trade in the region.
He also alleged two persons of threatening him if he lodges a complaint against them.
Pradhan has urged the Gajapati SP to take necessary action against the culprits.