Debaraj Sahu was known to be a BJD supporter
BERHAMPUR: Debaraj Sahu, the former chairperson of the panchayat samiti of Beguniapad and a BJD supporter, was shot dead by unknown assailants at Sumandal in under Ganjam districts, about 50km from here, on Wednesday morning.
Sahu, 52, was drinking tea at a roadside stall in his village at around 8.30am when the incident occurred. At least three miscreants opened fired at him from a close range. The assailants, who in a car, fled the spot after committing the crime.
Though Sahu was immediately taken to Sumandal hospital, the doctors declared him dead. The incident has triggered panic among local residents.
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Bhanjanagar: Tarasingh police have detained three persons for interrogation after recovery of a decomposed body from nullah at Tangana village after 20 days.
Police sources said other two believed to be involved in the crime are absconding. A case was registered at Tarasingh police station under sections 270/20, 302 and 201.
The decomposed body, found dumped at Katara nullah under Tarasingh police station, is identified as that of Mithun Sah, son of Koka Sahu. His body was found after 20 days.
Police said the decomposed body was tied with stones. Tarasingh PS officer in charge Sabyasachi Malla said police are investigating as to why the youth was killed in a such a brutal manner.