A long-standing dispute over a love affair turned violent in Dhepa Sahi, resulting in a shocking shooting incident. Chandragiri Police have arrested the prime accused, Lazar Pradhan, and seized a Mauser pistol from his possession. His brother and accomplice, Santosh Pradhan, remains at large.
The incident occurred during a village meeting on the 5th, where Lazar and Santosh allegedly opened fire following a heated argument. The victim, Anil Karad (the girl’s cousin), sustained critical injuries and is currently undergoing treatment at MKCG Medical College, Berhampur.
Police and scientific teams recovered two bullets from the scene. Investigations revealed that Lazar purchased the weapon from outside the state for ₹15,000. While the main culprit is in custody, police have launched a manhunt to nab the absconding brother. The incident has left the local community in a state of shock.