Crime / Twin murders shake Bhubaneswar, trigger concern over rising crime

Bhubaneswar, Dec 7: Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, on Saturday witnessed another day of violence as two separate murder incidents in different parts of the city triggered concern among residents and prompted intensive police investigations.

Family Feud
In the first incident, a man was allegedly killed by his brother-in-law following a family dispute in Tarini Basti under Saheed Nagar police limits. The deceased has been identified as Pathani, while the accused has been named as Suresh Singh.

According to preliminary information, an argument broke out between the two over a family-related issue. The altercation reportedly escalated, following which Suresh allegedly attacked Pathani with a stone, fatally injuring him. Police sources said the accused is also suspected of dragging the body from the house and dumping it near a railway track in an apparent attempt to conceal the crime.

Fatal Shooting

In a separate incident, a youth from Haladipadia was shot dead near Bomikhal under Laxmisagar police station limits.

Police said the victim was on his way to a petrol pump at Rasulgarh with four friends when a group of assailants allegedly intercepted him near Bomikhal. The attackers, reportedly lying in wait, opened fire at close range. The youth sustained a gunshot injury to the head and collapsed on the spot.

He was rushed to the Capital Hospital in a critical condition, where doctors declared him dead.

The shooting reportedly took place around 3 a.m. near a shop in Bomikhal. The motive behind the attack is yet to be officially established.
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Police Investigation

Following both incidents, teams from Saheed Nagar and Laxmisagar police stations reached the respective locations and launched investigations. Police are examining the circumstances surrounding the murders and are trying to ascertain the exact motives behind the crimes.

The twin incidents have created a sense of unease in the State capital, with residents expressing concern over the spate of violent crimes.