Kendrapara: A fierce fight took place between robbers and villagers of Kakatpur village in Badhia panchayat here on Saturday night.
According to reports, a gang robbed the house of one Kartik Swain by terrorising the members of his family. While leaving the house, the robbers resorted to blank firing.
However, two of them were captured by the villagers and beaten black and blue. Gold ornaments and cash of Rs 1.50 lakh were recovered from their possession.
The robbers were handed over to Tantiapal marine police following which they were arrested.