Bhubaneswar, Sep 11: The body of Agalpur Samiti Member Achyuta Nayak was recovered from inside his car near the Chinajuri canal road under Dunguripali block in Subarnapur district on Friday morning, triggering tension in the area.

According to reports, Achyuta, a resident of Kebada village under Barpali block in Bargarh district, had left home in his car on Thursday night for some work in neighbouring Dunguripali. His vehicle was found parked along the roadside near the Chinajuri canal on Friday morning. His blood-soaked body, bearing multiple bullet injuries, was reportedly found on the driver’s seat.

On receiving information, police teams from Dunguripali and Barpali reached the spot and began an investigation. Subarnapur and Bargarh Superintendents of Police also visited the crime scene considering the seriousness of the incident.

The exact motive behind the alleged murder remains unclear. Police are investigating all possible angles, including personal enmity and political rivalry. Officials are examining evidence collected from the spot to establish the sequence of events and identify those responsible.

Former minister Rita Sahu, along with local BJD leaders and block representatives, also visited the spot. The incident has caused shock and panic across Agalpur, Barpali and Dunguripali areas.

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