Chandaka police have arrested five persons in connection with the murder of a 20-year-old youth, identified as Satrughna Birua @ Satura, of Jajpur district. The incident occurred late on November 24 near Godibari village.
According to police, the deceased had consumed local liquor (handia) with a woman at a village shop before engaging in a physical relationship nearby. Villagers spotted the duo, prompting Satrughna to flee half-naked, leaving behind his scooter, mobile phone, and slippers.
Soon after, the woman’s husband, Bahadula Bandra, along with accomplices, allegedly planned to trap the youth. Around midnight, when Satrughna returned to search for his scooter, the group ambushed him. He was assaulted with fists and kicks before Bahadula struck his face with a stone and choked him to death.
The body was later dumped near a culvert, while the scooter was deliberately placed 100 meters away to mislead investigators. Police have seized the scooter, an Apache bike used in the crime, and other belongings of the deceased.
The arrested accused are:
- Bahadula Bandra @ Panda (26)
- Rupa Pingua @ Lala (26)
- Pitambar Kankel @ Betalia (22)
- Naba Tiria (25)
- Bika @ Gultu Hembram (19)
Police confirmed all five hail from Godibari village under Chandaka PS in Khordha district. Further investigation is underway.
