In a shocking incident in Korba, Chhattisgarh, two masked men attacked a young woman with a knife while she was visiting a temple to offer prayers. The woman, defending herself, raised an alarm, forcing the attackers to flee the scene. 

The incident occurred at the Bada Shiv Mandir in Gevra Urja Nagar under the jurisdiction of the Deepka police station. The young woman, accompanied by her friend, had gone to the temple to pray. After finishing her prayers, as she started her scooter to head home, two masked men approached and began attacking her with a knife.

Hearing her cries for help, the attackers fled the spot. The injured woman, who fainted after the incident, was immediately rushed to Nehru Shatabdi Hospital by people present at the temple premises. She is currently undergoing treatment.

Speaking about the incident, Deepka Police Station In-Charge Premchand Sahu stated that the police are actively investigating the matter. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspects involved in the attack.

The incident has raised concerns about safety in public spaces, and the police have assured swift action to bring the perpetrators to justice.