Angul: A CCTV, installed at the verandah of a hotel along the National Highway 55, captured the violent scuffle that took place here on Tuesday afternoon. Three persons under the influence of alcohol were seen in the CCTV footage thrashing two youths.
The Nalco Nagar police have registered a case in this connection and arrested three accused. The matter is being investigated further, the police said.
As per the police complaint, two youths of Kandasar village were having their lunch when three employees of NALCO showed up at the spot and started hurling abuses. A heated argument ensued between both the parties following which the trio allegedly attacked the duo.
While one of the two friends managed to escape, another was mercilessly beaten up by the three. They even allegedly attacked the lone youth with iron road and stone. The youth is stated to be critically injured, reports stated.