Sambalpur: Youth Murder in Govindatola; Police Arrest 4, Including 3 Minors
Sanjay Nayak (22) of Dhanupali, Sambalpur, was murdered on Tuesday near Gaudapada, Govindatola, Dhanupali. Sanjay’s family initially suspected he was killed over a love affair. However, on Wednesday, Sambalpur SP Mukesh Bhamu informed in a press conference that the assailants murdered Sanjay out of sudden rage following a dispute over liquor dealings. The police have arrested SK Aftab (19) of Govindatola and presented him in court, while three other minors have been brought before the Juvenile Justice Board.
The incident occurred around 1 PM near Gaudapada. Sanjay’s mother was informed that he had been murdered near the Mahanadi ghat in Gaudapada. She and other family members rushed to the scene, followed by Dhanupali police who also arrived upon receiving the information.
