Remuna police arrested a youth in a rape and murder case which occurred six days ago. The accused was identified as Muna Das, a resident of Hathiagand village under Remuna Police Station limits.
The police said the accused, originally a native of Basudevpur block under Bhadrak district, was residing in Remuna in his relative’s house.
After committing the crime, the accused had absconded and taken shelter at another relative’s house in Nilgiri.
He was forwarded to court after being booked under the various Sections of IPC.
He killed the deceased after she told that she would reveal about the rape. He dumped the body inside bamboo bushes, said police.
The decreased was not traced since Sunday afternoon. Next day her body with injury marks was recovered. Preliminary investigation suggested that she was raped and later murdered.
It may be noted after the incident came to light the enraged villagers picketed on the village main road by burning tyres and demanded arrest of the culprit, besides compensation for the bereaved family.
The situation was pacified with the intervention of the administration. The issue was even raked up by the political parties.
“The accused was in our suspect list. After interrogation he confessed to the crime. He was forwarded to court on Saturday,” said Remuna Police Station IIC Surendra Nayak.