Bhubaneswar: A 40-year-old woman was critically injured after being shot by her nephew at Rampalli village under Kodala police station limits in Ganjam district late last night.
According to reports, the assailant, identified as Bhabini’s nephew Suresh Pradhan, allegedly intended to target his uncle, Sushant Raut, due to a family dispute. However, Bhabini inadvertently came in the line of fire and was hit by the bullet.
Bhabini was rushed to Kodala Community Health Centre for initial treatment and later shifted to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur as her condition deteriorated. Kodala police have launched a manhunt to apprehend Suresh, who is currently absconding.
It is learnt that the shooting stemmed from ongoing animosity between Suresh and his uncle.
Meanwhile, the accused who carried out the shooting is reported to be absconding. Kodala police have launched an investigation to arrest the accused.
