Wielding a club, the young man goes after people, trips them and flees, according to witnesses.

Worse, he ambushes women and embraces them, say shop keepers, who are afraid to come out when he is around.

Even policemen avoid him.

Relatives say the youth became mentally ill around 10 years ago due to a broken up affair with a girl.

He has fled the IDH hospital in Angoda on several occasions.

Authorities are requested to mediate and ensure proper treatment for him.