The Ganjam police have issued a lookout circular against seven persons allegedly involved in the murder of Congress’ Aska MLA candidate Manoj Jena.
The lookout notice has been issued to prevent the seven accused from fleeing from the State while investigation into the incident is underway. Besides, the cops have also asked bank authorities to seize the accounts of all accused.
The Aska and Brahmapur police have formed three special teams for the investigation. On May 22 evening, four bike-borne miscreants had opened fire at Manoj and fled the spot. Manoj was later admitted to the MKCG Medical College and Hospital here for treatment. However, he was declared dead on May 24.
Earlier, police had rounded up 12 persons, including seven from Aska, three from Bhanjanagar and two from Bhubaneswar, for interrogation.
“A particular gang of Aska area is involved in the murder. Police would soon crack the case and arrest the culprits,” said Brahmapur SP Prabhat Routray.