JCB Contractor Shot Dead in Bhubaneswar Firing, Five Detained
Bhubaneswar: A JCB machine contractor was shot dead in a firing incident at Badatanki under the Dhauli police station limits in Bhubaneswar late on Wednesday night.
The deceased has been identified as Tapan Nayak, a resident of the Sisupalgarh area.
According to preliminary reports, a dispute allegedly erupted between two groups in the locality, leading to the firing.
Tapan Nayak sustained critical injuries in the incident and was immediately rushed to Capital Hospital for treatment.
However, his condition deteriorated, and he died while being shifted to a private hospital.
Upon receiving information, police personnel reached the spot and initiated an investigation.
Authorities have detained five individuals in connection with the case and brought them to Dhauli Police Station for questioning.
The alleged shooter has also been arrested.
Initial findings indicate that the incident may have stemmed from a monetary dispute among those involved.
Investigators have further learned that the groups were allegedly consuming alcohol together before the altercation escalated into violence.
Police are continuing their probe to ascertain the exact sequence of events and determine the roles of all individuals involved in the fatal shooting incident.
