Crime News / Love Triangle, Social Media Exchanges Likely Behind Student's Killing At Mahanadi Riverbank, Says Kataka DCP
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Police detained a minor in connection with the murder of a school student whose body was recovered from the Mahanadi riverbank near the Lower Bali Jatra ground in Kataka; preliminary investigation points to a suspected love triangle involving social media exchanges.
Kataka, Oct 19: Police have detained a minor in connection with the murder of a school student whose body was recovered from the Mahanadi riverbank yesterday near the Lower Bali Jatra ground in Kataka. Preliminary investigation points to a suspected love triangle involving social media exchanges, Kataka DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo said on Monday.
The detained suspect is a student at a college in Kataka. Police suspect that another minor, reportedly a student at a college in Bhubaneswar, was also involved in the crime. Efforts are underway to trace the second suspect, who is currently absconding.
Social Media Exchanges Under Scanner
According to DCP Khilari, the incident occurred between 7 am and 8:30 am. The victim and the detained suspect knew each other, and the dispute reportedly stemmed from a love triangle and exchanges of messages and comments.
“The incident took place between 7 and 8:30 am. Both the victim and the accused were known to each other. The dispute arose from a love triangle and over some exchanges of messages and comments,” the DCP said.
The detained suspect is a student at a college in Kataka. Police suspect that another minor, reportedly a student at a college in Bhubaneswar, was also involved in the crime. Efforts are underway to trace the second suspect, who is currently absconding.
Social Media Exchanges Under Scanner
According to DCP Khilari, the incident occurred between 7 am and 8:30 am. The victim and the detained suspect knew each other, and the dispute reportedly stemmed from a love triangle and exchanges of messages and comments.
“The incident took place between 7 and 8:30 am. Both the victim and the accused were known to each other. The dispute arose from a love triangle and over some exchanges of messages and comments,” the DCP said.
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Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder and the role of the two minors. The detained suspect is to be produced before the Principal Magistrate of the Juvenile Justice Board.
Also Read: Unidentified Body Recovered Near Mahanadi Riverbank In Kataka
CCTV Footage Helps Police
Police said CCTV footage installed at the Lower Bali Jatra ground helped identify and apprehend the detained suspect. Security and patrolling have also been intensified in the area.
The body was recovered from the Mahanadi riverbank behind ‘Kataka In Kataka’ on October 18. The victim, who was later identified as a school student, had a deep wound on his neck, prompting suspicion that he had been attacked with a sharp weapon.
Also Read: Unidentified Body Recovered Near Mahanadi Riverbank In Kataka
CCTV Footage Helps Police
Police said CCTV footage installed at the Lower Bali Jatra ground helped identify and apprehend the detained suspect. Security and patrolling have also been intensified in the area.
The body was recovered from the Mahanadi riverbank behind ‘Kataka In Kataka’ on October 18. The victim, who was later identified as a school student, had a deep wound on his neck, prompting suspicion that he had been attacked with a sharp weapon.
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