A horrifying incident unfolded near Jagadishpur Bypass in Boudh, Odisha, as young businessman Manoj Patra was brutally stabbed to death by three assailants. The attackers fled the scene immediately after committing the crime.
Manoj Patra, also known as Muna, reportedly visited a construction site near the bypass when the tragic event occurred.
Eyewitnesses stated that three individuals arrived on a scooter and attacked him with knives following an altercation. The stabbing proved fatal, and Manoj succumbed to his injuries at the scene.
The incident has sparked widespread outrage among the locals, who gathered at the crime scene to protest. They placed the victim’s body on the road and blocked the Jagadishpur Bypass, demanding justice and immediate action from authorities.
The roadblock caused significant disruption, with hundreds of vehicles stranded on both sides of the highway. Soon after, police reached the location and investigated the matter.
Preliminary reports suggest that the murder may have been motivated by financial disputes or robbery. Authorities are working to identify and apprehend the culprits while attempting to pacify the agitated crowd.
