Berhampur, Apr 27: In a horrific double murder reported from Beguniapada area of Odisha’s Ganjam district, two brothers were brutally murdered and their bodies were later set ablaze.
The deceased persons have been identified as Sanjay Barik, also known as Banka, and his brother Ajay Barik, residents of Sumandal village under Beguniapada police limits.
As per reports, the crime took place in Shalaban village under Beguniapada police limits, and later, the bodies were dumped and set on fire near Mareinuagaon village under Khallikote police jurisdiction late Saturday night.
Both the brothers are well-known in the local area and had reportedly been involved in several criminal cases in the past.
According to police sources, the attack appears to have been fueled by a long-standing personal rivalry. On Saturday morning, the attackers allegedly ambushed the two brothers in Shalaban village. After carrying out the brutal murders, the assailants took the bodies to a deserted area near the village, where they attempted to destroy evidence by setting them on fire.
After discovering the burnt remains, locals alerted the police. Upon getting the information, police along with forensic teams arrived at the scene. The area has been cordoned off, and an investigation is currently underway to identify and apprehend the culprits.
The cops have seized the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examination to determine the exact cause and timing of death.
