Bhubaneswar: Man shot dead during clash between two groups, accused arrested

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Badatanki: A firing incident in the State Capital city has claimed the life of a man following a clash between two groups in the Shishupalgarh under Dhauli Police station limits.

The deceased has been identified as Tapan Nayak, a JCB machine contractor and resident of Shishupalgarh.

According to preliminary information, Tapan sustained critical bullet injuries and was initially rushed to Capital Hospital. He was later being shifted to a private hospital when he succumbed to his injuries.

On being informed, Police reached the spot and launched an investigation into the incident. The accused who allegedly opened fire has been arrested, while five people have been detained at Dhauli police station for questioning.

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A financial dispute is suspected to have led to the firing. Preliminary reports suggest that the incident took place while the groups were sitting together and consuming alcohol. However, the exact circumstances behind the firing are yet to be established.

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