Berhampur, Ap 27: Berhampur police have revealed new details in the high-profile murder of businessman Sudhir Patra, confirming that two firearms were used in the crime, adding a crucial angle to the ongoing investigation.

During a crime scene reconstruction, one of the accused, Surya Pratap Singh, also known as Golu, reportedly disclosed significant information to investigators. According to police sources, Singh revealed that Patra was threatened at gunpoint before being killed. Authorities are now meticulously reconstructing the sequence of events based on these statements.

Sources also said that the accused had recorded a video of the incident and sent it to the victim’s family, which has now emerged as a key piece of evidence. Police are piecing together the events leading up to the murder, using statements from the accused and other evidence, while continuing to interrogate those involved to verify the claims.

In a notable development, investigators confirmed that the two firearms used in the murder were disposed of in the Baghua dam at Buguda shortly after the crime. Efforts are underway to trace and recover the weapons, which are expected to provide critical forensic evidence and strengthen the case.

Police officials emphasized that the ongoing investigation is being handled with utmost precision to ensure all leads are thoroughly examined.