Six Arrested in Two Distinct Murder Incidents in Bhubaneswar
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Synopsis
On March 16, six individuals were arrested by the Bhubaneswar Police in two separate murder cases linked to the Holi festival celebrations on March 15. The incidents involved fatal altercations that resulted in significant police action.
Key Takeaways
- Six individuals arrested in two murder cases.
- Incidents occurred during Holi celebrations.
- Main accused Tanmay Behera apprehended along with his brothers.
- One victim, Ayushman Pati, was fatally stabbed.
- Authorities continue to seek one fugitive suspect.
Bhubaneswar, March 16 (NationPress) Six individuals were apprehended by the Bhubaneswar Police on Sunday in two distinct murder incidents that sent shockwaves through the state capital during the Holi festival celebrations on March 15.
Bhubaneswar DCP Jagmohan Meena informed the media that four individuals, including the main suspect Tanmay Behera (28), also known as Milu, were arrested in relation to a murder that transpired in the Mancheswar Police station area on Saturday.
Alongside Tanmay, his elder brothers Padmanav (35), Prashant (40), and their driver Samir Kumar Swain (25) were also taken into custody for allegedly providing refuge to Tanmay and aiding his escape.
On March 15, a minor dispute escalated between the victim Ayushman Pati and Tanmay, leading to violence when Ayushman reportedly brandished a sharp weapon intending to attack Tanmay.
In a turn of events, Tanmay seized the weapon and fatally stabbed Ayushman near the Mancheswar Industrial Estate. DCP Meena confirmed that Tanmay was captured in the Pipili Police station area of Puri district.
“Prior to Tanmay's arrest, we received intelligence that he had ingested yellow oleander (a natural poison) out of fear of apprehension. The police team was approximately 10 km away from him. The Bhubaneswar police swiftly, along with personnel from Pipili Police station, rushed to the scene and provided timely medical assistance at the Community Health Center in Mangalpur, where he has since been discharged,” explained a senior police official.
Additionally, authorities apprehended two individuals, including the main suspect and a minor, in a murder case related to the Holi festivities at Shantipalli Basti under the Saheed Nagar police area on March 15.
DCP Meena stated that during the Holi celebrations, a confrontation arose between the deceased Gopi Guni and the main suspect Bana Guni, alongside Pinku Guni and a 17-year-old minor.
The altercation escalated, resulting in Bana fatally stabbing Gopi with a sharp object. DCP Meena confirmed that there was no premeditation involved and that it appeared the incident was triggered under the influence of alcohol.
The DCP also disclosed that efforts are underway to locate the fugitive Pinku.
Reports indicate that six murder cases and numerous instances of group clashes were recorded across various regions of the state during the Holi festivities.
