Sambalpur University professor stabbed on campus; accused detained

Sambalpur: The head of Sambalpur University’s chemistry department was seriously injured after a former sweeper allegedly stabbed him on the varsity premises on Friday morning. Police detained the 26-year-old accused shortly after the attack, which took place around 9.30 am.Professor Satyanarayan Sahu (47) was rushed to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research, Burla, with a deep stab wound on the left side of his abdomen.Additional superintendent of police Ajay Kumar Mishra said the accused Krupasindhu Bag had allegedly been displaying inappropriate behaviour for the past few days, following which he was removed from his job in the department.Police said that as Sahu was heading towards his office in the morning, Bag greeted him with folded hands. Moments later, he allegedly tried to stab him in the chest. Sahu managed to deflect the attack by pushing the accused away, but the knife struck him in the abdomen.He tried to apprehend the attacker, but Bag managed to flee. The university police outpost was immediately informed, following which Burla police rushed to the spot and launched an investigation. Police are questioning Bag to ascertain the motive and circumstances behind the attack.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Bhubaneswar | Silver Rate in Bhubaneswar | Bank Holidays in Bhubaneswar | Public Holidays in Bhubaneswar | Petrol Price in Bhubaneswar | Diesel Price in Bhubaneswar | CNG Price in Bhubaneswar | LPG Price in BhubaneswarStay updated with the latest Bhubaneswar news. Download the TOI App.