Sambalpur: Deadly Attack at Ainthapali Bus Stand; Addicts Turn Bloody at Night

• Bus Helper Stabbed for Not Giving Money
• Hospitalized in Critical Condition, 2 Accused Arrested
• No Patrolling, Corex and Tablets Easily Available

Sambalpur: Unrest in Sambalpur City! Miscreants are causing havoc at night after consuming Corex and intoxicating tablets. The streets are turning bloody at night due to the addicts. Last night, an unfortunate incident occurred inside the Ainthapali bus stand in Sambalpur. Bhuban Behera, who works as a helper in a bus, was asked for money by three miscreants late at night. When he refused to give money, they attacked him with a knife. He sustained deep injuries on his head, stomach, back, and hands. Due to severe bleeding, he was immediately admitted to Burla Vimsar. His condition is now stable.

According to the information, Bhuban Behera from the Kishornagar area in Atthamallick police station of Angul district works as a helper in a private bus in Sambalpur. At night, he sleeps inside the bus at the Ainthapali bus stand in Sambalpur. However, late last night, when he came outside for some relief, three miscreants attacked him. They demanded money from him. When he said he had nothing, they attacked him with a knife. Even though Bhuban tried to run for his life, they chased and beat him. Police have arrested two of the accused. The accused are Avinash Khadia and Sanjay Khadia from the Karmatoli area.

The menace of addicts is increasing at night in Sambalpur city. Due to the lack of police patrolling and the easy availability of intoxicants, the nights are becoming bloody. Such incidents are happening regularly. Areas like Remed, Ainthapali, Malipada Fatak Road, Sarlakani to Sakhipada, Jagannath Colony Road (Railway Underpass), and Khetrajpur are witnessing increasing disturbances from addicts at night. During the election, the city police were stationed in the city, which had improved the situation. However, now that there is no strict security, the menace of addicts is rising again. Previously, there was police deployment at the bus stand, but it has now stopped. After today’s incident, there is a renewed demand to establish a police outpost at the bus stand for the safety and security of the area.

In the city, Corex and tablets are easily available 24 hours a day in every alley. Bhuban’s bus owner has reported this to the Ainthapali police station. This is said to be the main reason for the increase in the crime rate in the city. Despite occasional raids to curb the illegal drug trade, the sale of Corex and tablets has not been completely stopped. Therefore, there are regular complaints about such incidents. The reaction from Sambalpur police on this matter is still awaited.