The Ganjam police have arrested five persons in connection with the alleged abduction and murder of a youth, Dipu Patra (32) of Khalarida village under the Kabisuryanagar police station in the district.
The arrested were identified as Sangram Parida (32), Litu Nahak (35), Brahamara Pandi (40) andSanjay Rout (32).
On Friday last, Dipu and another person had visited the Chhatrapur court in connection with a case. After their legal consultation while retuning Dipu was intercepted by a group of four to five men near Sata Nala and abducted to an undisclosed location.
The abductors subjected Dipu to physical assault and subsequently made a video call to one of his friends in Surat, displaying the brutal ordeal. Dipu's friend promptly shared these distressing video images with his family.
Dipu's mother Alekha Patra filed a complaint at the Kodala police station. However, it is reported that the police did not initially treat the matter with the seriousness it warranted
Later, Dipu dead body was found on Sunday evening.
It is suspected that Dipu’s killing is retaliation for a prior assault related to suspected illegal liquor trade in Surat of Gujarat. Seeking revenge, the accused allegedly abducted the youth and killed him.,
Ganjam SP Jagmohan Meena said five persons have been arrested in connection with the incident. Further investigations are on to trace and nab more persons suspected to be involved in the disturbing case.