Kandhamal: Police on Wednesday arrested four persons in connection with the shooting incident at Bilupadar village under Phiringia police station in Kandhamal district.
The arrestees have been identified as Sanjay Sahani, Sundar Singh Sahani, Suman Kanhar, and Akhaya Behera.
According to reports, Sanjay had bought two bulls from one Maheswar Sahani at Rs 10000. However, he paid Rs 2000 and assured to pay the rest amount later. However, an altercation ensued between the duo and Maheswar snatched away the bike from Sanjay.
Fumed over this, Sanjay along with three others reached Maheswar’s house and opened fire on him. While Maheswar managed to escape from the spot, his sister Prabhasini and her 10-year-old son Sabhajan sustained bullet injuries.
Following the incident, a case has been registered under 124/22 under relevant Sections of the IPC.