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Bhubaneswar murder accused celebrates birthday with sword in hand, raising concerns over law and order

In a shocking incident that has sparked a fresh debate on law and order in Bhubaneswar, an accused in a high-profile murder case was seen celebrating his birthday while holding a sword
Published By : Tuhina Sahoo | January 10, 2026 12:37 PM
Bhubaneswar murder accused celebrates birthday with sword in hand, raising concerns over law and order

Bhubaneswar, Jan 10: In a shocking incident that has sparked a fresh debate on law and order in Bhubaneswar, an accused in a high-profile murder case was seen celebrating his birthday while holding a sword. The incident has once again raised questions about the effectiveness of the legal and security systems in the state capital.

According to reports, the main accused in the murder of a sweet shop owner from Samantarapur, Bhubaneswar, Shrikit Biswal, was celebrating his birthday. On this occasion, he was seen holding a sword while cutting his birthday cake. Among the guests at the party were the main accused in the Amresh Nayak murder case, Raghua Barik and many guests were present who were involved in various crime cases. The birthday celebration continued late into the night with loud music.

The video of this bizarre celebration has gone viral, drawing criticism from the public. It has created concern over the clear ease with which these accused criminals are able to openly flaunt their defiance of the law in the heart of the state capital. This incident has once again brought attention to the need for a stronger and more effective legal framework to address such issues.

The authorities are now facing renewed scrutiny over their ability to control crime and maintain public safety.

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