Crime / Diwali Eve Horror: Youth Shot Dead in Bhubaneswar

Bhubaneswar, Nov 7: Bhubaneswar witnessed a shocking incident of violence on the eve of Diwali as a youth was allegedly shot dead in the Bomikhal area here in Odisha on Friday night .

The deceased has been identified as Sonu Nayak, a resident of Haladipadia Basti.

According to preliminary information, unidentified assailants opened fire on him, leading to his death. The incident triggered panic among local residents and drew a large crowd to the area.

Eyewitnesses alleged that the murder could have been the fallout of previous enmity, though the exact motive is yet to be officially confirmed.

After getting information, a police team from the Laxmisagar police station rushed to the spot and launched an investigation.
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Senior officers, including the Police Commissioner and the Bhubaneswar DCP, visited the crime scene and reviewed the situation.

The body was sent to Capital hospital  for postmortem.  

while police intensified efforts to identify and apprehend those involved in the crime. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.