Police have arrested six persons, including a minor, in connection with the brutal murder of Prdeep Bisoyi, former Sarpanch of Aaantai panchayat of Ganjam district on November 5.
Thee arrested were identified as Jayasen Swain (42), Sagar Ganga Swain (21), Mithun Swain (31), Nadan Behera (21), Kanhu Bisoyi (26) and a juvenile. All are residents of Banthapalli village, said Brahmapur SP Pinaki Mishra on Sunday. Lethal weapons like three swords, two iron rods, a bike and six mobile phones were seized from their possession. All accused have been forwarded to court with request for their police remand. Though the motive behind the murder was yet to be ascertained, the accused have confessed to the crime. On the fateful day, Bisoyi was attacked near Sukunda by the six miscreants while he was on his way to his home at Banthapalli. He died at the spot.
On the directions of the SP, a special team consisting of the Badabazar and Digapahandi police station IICs was formed to nab the accused.