Murder accused shot in broad daylight over family rivalries in Odisha

ROURKELA: A murder accused was shot at in broad daylight by three motorcycle-borne assailants on the busy ring road near Traffic Gate market within Plant Site police limits here.

The victim, Avesh Rai, in his late thirties, is undergoing treatment at Rourkela Government Hospital (RGH) and his condition is stated to be stable. The incident occurred at around 9 am when Avesh, who works as a lineman for an auto-rickshaw stand, was standing near the Traffic Gate. The assailants opened fire at him and sped away.