Three individuals severely wounded in a bow-and-arrow assault at Odisha's Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.

In a shocking incident that unfolded on Tuesday, a bow-and-arrow attack took place in Jogimunda village, located under the Sunabeda Sanctuary in Nuapada district. The attack left three individuals critically injured: a child named Mangalu Paharia, a woman, and an unspecified individual.

The attacker was identified as Rupadhar Paharia. Despite initial reports suggesting otherwise, it has been confirmed that he was not under the influence of alcohol at the time of the attack. The motive behind the attack remains unknown, but it appears that Rupadhar launched the attack without any apparent provocation, acting in a sudden fit of rage before fleeing the scene.

Following the attack, the police launched a manhunt for Rupadhar Paharia. As of now, his current whereabouts remain unknown. However, it has been reported that Rupadhar Paharia is currently in police custody following his apprehension.

The victims, Mangalu Paharia, the child victim, and the woman and the unspecified individual, are currently at Sunabeda Medical with stable and critical conditions, respectively. No further information about their conditions was provided in this paragraph.

It is important to note that Rupadhar Paharia had no prior enmity with the victims. The incident happened in Nuapada district, and the location of the incident remains unchanged (Jogimunda village under Sunabeda Sanctuary in Nuapada district).

As the investigation continues, more details about the attack and the attacker's motives are expected to be revealed. The community and law enforcement remain vigilant, ensuring the safety and well-being of the residents in the area.

Three individuals severely wounded in a bow-and-arrow assault at Odisha's Sunabeda Wildlife Sanctuary.