Deogarh: In a murderous attack, a youth allegedly slit a young girl’s throat with a shaving blade on a road at Gurusahi locality under Deogarh police limits in this district, today. Later, the accused also slit his throat and became critical following the incident.

The deceased youth was identified as Simanchal from Berhampur of Ganjam district. However, identity of the victim girl has not been known so far.

According to a source, Simanchal was in love with the victim girl from Ward No-4 working in a private firm. The accused, for reasons unknown, attacked the victim leaving her critically injured.

The victim girl was rescued by some locals and was immediately admitted to the district headquarters hospital (DHH) in Deogarh town for treatment in critical condition.

The accused youth was also admitted to the DHH for treatment, where doctors declared him ‘dead’.

On being informed, Deogarh police seized the youth’s body and launched a detailed probe.

Reason behind the murderous attack has not been ascertained yet, a senior cop said.