Sundergarh: Tension gripped the area after miscreants opened fire at the residence of Sanjay Nand, a well-known coal trader of Sundargarh district, late last night.
According to preliminary reports, some youths first arrived at Sanjay Nand’s house and picked up an argument with the security personnel deployed there. After creating a ruckus, they left the spot. A short while later, the same group returned on motorcycles and fired multiple rounds at the house before fleeing from the scene.
The security guards present outside the house had a narrow escape. Fortunately, no one was injured in the firing.Police immediately reached the spot after receiving information and launched an investigation. Weapons have been seized from the scene. The incident is suspected to be linked to illegal coal trading and business rivalry in the mining area.
Senior police officers have visited the spot and are supervising the case. Raids are underway to identify and nab the attackers. Further investigation is in progress.
