Fish Vendor Found Dead Near Kathajodi River
A horrific murder has shaken the Khan Nagar area of Cuttack. In the early hours of Sunday, a local fish vendor was found brutally killed near the banks of the Kathajodi river. The victim has been identified as Papu Das, aged around 40. Preliminary reports from the police indicate that he was bludgeoned to death, with a rock used as the weapon to smash his head.
Police Investigation and Suspects Detained
Cuttack police have launched a detailed probe into the gruesome incident. Two suspects have been detained for questioning as authorities work to piece together the events. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Rishikesh Khilari assured the public, stating, "We identified the accused. All those responsible will be arrested." Investigators are currently examining whether the crime was the act of a single assailant or carried out by a group.
A key angle being explored is the possibility that the attackers were intoxicated. Investigators suspect the assailants may have been under the influence of alcohol or other intoxicants at the time of the murder, which could explain the brutal nature of the attack. However, the exact motive remains unclear. A police officer involved stated, "The exact motive behind the murder is yet to be determined."
Family's Anguish and Forensic Probe
The tragedy has left the family of Papu Das devastated. In their statements to the police, family members revealed that the deceased had no prior known hostility with anyone, deepening the mystery surrounding the motive. To gather scientific evidence, a forensic team was swiftly deployed to the crime scene near the Kathajodi river. Experts are meticulously analysing the injury patterns on the victim's body to ascertain the precise circumstances and sequence of events that led to the murder.
The local community in Khan Nagar is in a state of shock and fear following this violent crime. The police continue their investigation, hoping the forensic analysis and interrogations will soon provide answers and lead to the arrest of all involved.
