A JCB machine contractor was shot dead following a violent dispute between two groups in the Shishupalgarh area under Dhauli police station limits in Bhubaneswar early on Thursday morning.
The deceased has been identified as Tapan Nayak, a resident of Shishupalgarh.
Financial Altercation Escalates to Gunfire
According to preliminary police reports, the incident unfolded in the Badatanki-Shishupalgarh area, where members of two groups were drinking alcohol together:
A heated dispute—suspected to be over monetary transactions—broke out between the individuals, culminating in gunfire. Nayak suffered critical gunshot wounds during the altercation.
The victim was initially rushed to Capital Hospital for emergency medical care. As his condition deteriorated, arrangements were made to transfer him to a private healthcare facility; however, he succumbed to his bullet injuries en route near the Mausima Ma Chhak overbridge.
In a dramatic turn of events, the shooter who allegedly opened fire was driving the vehicle taking the critically injured victim to the hospital.
Police Investigation & Firearm Recovery
Following notification of the crime, a team from Dhauli police station reached the site to secure evidence and launch a probe:
Police formally arrested the prime suspect and taken five other individuals into custody at Dhauli police station for questioning.
Guided by the accused person’s statement, police and Odisha Fire Services personnel conducted a search operation in the nearby Gangua Canal, successfully recovering the firearm used in the crime.
Dhauli police are continuing their investigation to establish the exact sequence of events and clear motive behind the fatal shooting.
