A youth from Rampur village in Berhampur was found murdered in cold blood on Tuesday.
Identified as Balaram Gouda, the victim was discovered with his throat slit in the K. Nuagaon police station area.
Acting swiftly on information provided by locals, the police recovered the body and sent it for a post-mortem examination. Investigators also found a bullet at the scene, suggesting foul play.
Local authorities have initiated a probe to determine the circumstances leading to the tragic incident. However, further details remain undisclosed as investigations are ongoing. The horrific crime has left residents of Rampur village in disbelief, as they await justice for the young life lost.