Dhenkikote: A 52-year-old man sustained critical injuries after armed assailants allegedly opened fire on him during an attempted robbery at his home in Khuduputuli village under this police beat in Kendujhar district late Sunday night, police said. According to police, four masked men attempted to enter Mohanta’s house through the backyard at around 10:30pm. Mohanta, who had stepped outside to relieve himself, encountered the intruders and reportedly struck one of them with a brick after becoming suspicious. Police said there was no indication of any prior enmity involving the victim and suspect the incident was a premeditated robbery attempt. A case (408/26) has been registered at Ghatagaon police station based on a complaint filed by Mohanta’s nephew, and the investigation is underway.