Police in Odisha have made significant arrests in a shocking case of mob violence that resulted in the deaths of two young men. The Tangi police on Friday took into custody three individuals linked to the brutal murder of Mohammed Shoaib, aged 21, and his friend Prasanta Kumar Jena, aged 24. The tragic incident occurred near the Nirgundi railway station in Cuttack district on December 31.
The Arrests and Ongoing Manhunt
The authorities have identified the arrested accused as Dilip Kumar Nayak (39), Gyanaranjan Mohanty (57), and Baula Singh (25). A senior police officer confirmed that the investigation is still active, with three more suspects identified and currently being sought. The police are intensifying efforts to locate and apprehend these remaining individuals connected to the case.
Details of the Fatal Confrontation
According to the police investigation, the sequence of events began in the early hours of Wednesday. Dilip Kumar Nayak operates a garage where both Gyanaranjan Mohanty and Baula Singh are employed. The trio reportedly spotted Shoaib and Jena on the premises of the garage. Mistaking them for intruders or thieves, the accused confronted the two victims.
The situation rapidly spiraled out of control. The confrontation escalated into a violent attack, with the accused allegedly using crowbars to assault Shoaib and Jena. The police stated that both victims succumbed to their injuries on the spot. Following the act, the accused fled the scene, leading to a police search.
Brutality of the Crime Scene
Police sources have revealed harrowing details about the nature of the attack. The victims were not only beaten but were also stripped, tied to poles, and subjected to a brutal assault. The bodies of Shoaib and Jena were found with multiple injury marks, painting a grim picture of the violence they endured. The police are piecing together the final moments based on forensic evidence and local inquiries.
The Tangi police station is handling the case, and the arrested individuals are expected to be presented in court as the legal process moves forward. This incident has cast a spotlight on issues of mob justice and vigilantism in the region.
