Subarnapur, Jul 11: The former Sarpanch of Gajabandha Panchayat, under the Dunguripali block in Subarnapur district, was brutally murdered while on his way home to Kenpali village.
The victim, identified as Ballav Kheti, was the husband of the current Sarpanch, Basanti Kheti.
According to reports, Kheti was attacked by unidentified assailants with sharp weapons near Pandarapali village. The attackers then fled the scene, leaving Kheti severely injured. He sustained critical head wounds and was rushed to the Dunguripali Community Health Centre, where he was declared dead on arrival.
Following the incident, Rampur police were notified and quickly arrived at the scene. They seized the body and have launched an investigation into the murder. Authorities have detained two suspects in connection with the crime, while two others remain at large.
The motive behind the brutal attack is yet to be determined, and the investigation is underway.
