A shocking incident has occurred in Puri, where an 83-year-old senior servitor, Jagannath Dixit from Mahasuarasahi, was found murdered near Rabeni Chaura in Gudiyasahi.
Despite heavy police deployment for Snana Purnima, the killing has raised concerns about security arrangements in the city.
The town police have launched an investigation, seizing Dixit's dead body and examining recent CCTV footage. The footage reveals a person bringing and throwing Dixit's body near Rabeni Chaura. The suspect, believed to be hiding in a nearby house, is absconding, and the police are working to apprehend them.
Reportedly, Puri has been cordoned off for Snana Purnima, with AI cameras deployed to monitor the area. Over 70 platoons of police personnel were stationed in the city to ensure a smooth and safe experience for devotees.
However, the police are working to determine the motive behind the killing, with early indications suggesting a possible personal enmity.