A young man has been taken into custody for allegedly killing a woman in the Shankareswar area under Kakatpur police jurisdiction in Puri district. The victim, identified as Lili Priya Behera, was attacked inside her home late on Friday night.
The accused, Smruti Ranjan Swain, who resides in Beguniabasta village of Astaranga, reportedly entered the victim’s residence and assaulted her with a sharp weapon. The circumstances leading to the attack remain unclear.
Family members discovered Lili Priya severely injured and immediately alerted neighbors and authorities. Despite prompt medical attention, she succumbed to her injuries. The incident caused alarm among local residents, who gathered near the scene as police began their investigation.
Following the assault, police found Smruti Ranjan unconscious beneath a canal bridge approximately 50 meters from the crime site. He was taken for medical treatment before being formally arrested in connection with the murder.
Authorities have launched a detailed inquiry to uncover the motive and sequence of events surrounding the attack. Further official information is awaited.
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