By Express News Service
BERHAMPUR: Ganjam police has solved the cold-blooded homicide of BJD chief and former Beguniapada block chairman Debaraj Sahu with the arrest of 5 individuals, together with mastermind of the crime Ajay Barik.
Barik and his associates Balaram Parida, Pabana Pahan, Prasant Swain and Gagan Biswal had been nabbed from a hideout in Belaguntha space. Police seized three 07.62 MM caliber pistols, 5 magazines, 62 dwell bullets, three cell phones and automobile utilized in crime from the accused’s possession.
Addressing mediapersons at Chhatrapur on Monday, Southern Range DIG Satyabrata Bhoi mentioned police discovered three dwell bullets, a fired and one other broken cartridges on the crime scene. A crew led by Ganjam SP Brijesh Roy, Additional SP Thakur Prasad Patra, two SDPOs and 4 inspectors was shaped to nab the culprits.
During investigation, it was discovered that Sahu was murdered over private rivalry. In September final 12 months, Sahu had a battle with Barik and his pals. Following the incident, Barik was on look out of an opportunity to eradicate the BJD chief. He and his associates bought three pistols, 116 rounds of bullets and employed a automobile to kill Sahu. They even tried to homicide Sahu twice however failed.
On January 20 morning, Barik acquired details about Sahu’s presence at Sumandal Chowk the place he and his aides reached within the employed automobile. They fired indiscriminately on the BJD chief in full public glare earlier than dashing away of their automobile.
Sahu suffered a number of bullet accidents and died on the spot. Since he was an lively chief, the homicide was believed to be resulting from political rivalry. The 5 accused could be produced in courtroom after interrogation, Bhoi added.
