Man Attacked by Group of Over 20 Youths in Dhauli, CCTV Captures Assault

Bhubaneswar: A man was allegedly attacked by a group of more than 20 youths in Odisha’s Dhauli area, with CCTV cameras capturing different stages of the violent incident.

The victim, identified as Rajnikant Nayak from Nakhour village under Dhauli police limits, was reportedly pursued by the group, which arrived at the spot in around six vehicles. The assailants allegedly surrounded him and assaulted him with sticks and other objects before striking him on the head with beer bottles.

Three CCTV recordings have reportedly surfaced in connection with the incident. One of the clips shows the group attacking Rajnikant, while another captures the youths leaving the area. A third footage allegedly shows the attackers assaulting him again after he had fallen to the ground.

Rajnikant’s elder brother rushed to the location after receiving information about the attack. He reportedly found Rajnikant lying injured and covered in blood before taking him to Dhauli police station. Police subsequently shifted the injured man to Capital Hospital for medical attention.

Doctors at the hospital reportedly administered several stitches to Rajnikant’s head. Considering the seriousness of his injuries, he was later moved to a private hospital for further treatment.

Police have begun an investigation into the incident and are examining the CCTV footage to establish the identities and roles of those involved. Efforts are underway to trace and apprehend the alleged attackers.