March 2nd 2025.
Bhubaneswar: An arrest has been made in connection with the brutal murder of Sahadev Naik in Vani Vihar area earlier this year. The suspect, identified as Sushanta Nayak from Nayagarh district, is 38 years old and has been taken into custody by the Mancheswar police. It is believed that he played a significant role in planning the crime, making him the seventh person to be arrested in this case.
According to Inspector-in-Charge Mrutyunjay Swain, the accused held several secret meetings at his home in Dumduma to plot the elimination of Sahadev. Upon further investigation, it was discovered that Sushanta has a previous criminal record and was previously charged with theft by the Capital police. His arrest comes after the apprehension of a 40-year-old woman on February 11 for her alleged involvement in the murder.
The shocking murder of Sahadev occurred on January 8, when he was viciously attacked by five assailants, including three men and two women, near the Vani Vihar railway overbridge. Despite heightened security in the city due to the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas event, the assailants brutally hacked him to death over an unresolved dispute. This incident raised concerns about the effectiveness of law enforcement in curbing violent crimes in the city.
In response to the murder, the police launched a 24-hour operation and were able to apprehend five key suspects from Nayagarh. Sushanta Nayak, who was also involved in the crime, has been charged under the relevant sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and was presented in front of a local court on Saturday.
It is disheartening to see such heinous acts of violence taking place in our society. This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of effective law enforcement and the need to address underlying issues that lead to such crimes. We hope that justice will be served for Sahadev and his loved ones, and that steps will be taken to prevent such tragedies from occurring in the future.
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