A shocking incident has rocked the temple town of Puri, where an 80-year-old senior servitor of the Jagannath Temple, Jagannath Dixit, was allegedly murdered under mysterious circumstances.
The incident took place in the Gudia Sahi area under Puri Town Police limits on Wednesday afternoon.
The deceased, a respected servitor from Mahasuar Sahi, had reportedly visited the Jagannath Temple on Wednesday for his daily religious duties.
The deceased's nephew, Bhimsen Dixit, stated, “My uncle had gone to the temple to offer his daily service to the deities on Wednesday. After returning home, this unfortunate incident occurred. We still don’t know who is behind this and why.”
According to police sources, his body was discovered near Rabeni Square in Gudia Sahi.
Sources said the body was discovered near Rabeni Square in Goudia Sahi. CCTV footage shows a person abandoning the body near the house of Naran Patjoshi, a resident of the same locality. Jagannath Dixit had allegedly gone to Patjoshi's residence to demand repayment of some money, and a quarrel reportedly broke out, which is suspected to have led to the murder.
The police later seized the body and launched an investigation.
Blood stains found on the victim's body further suggest a possible murder.
Puri SP Vinit Agrawal said, “Preliminary investigation suggests the murder may have resulted from personal enmity. We have registered a case and intensified the investigation. Efforts are on to nab the accused, and further details will emerge after the inquiry.”
The police arrested the accused Pattjoshi from his in-laws' house at Sasan Damodarpur under Sadar Police limits on Wednesday evening.
He is being questioned by the police will find the actual reason behind the murder.
The incident has sent shockwaves across the servitor community in Puri, and the police are under pressure to bring the culprit to justice swiftly.
This incident, which occurred amidst heavy police deployment on the occasion of Snana Yatra at the Jagannath Temple, also raised a question over the tall claims of the police on the law and order situation in the city.
Tripura has begun experimental soilless hydroponic farming: Minister
The Tripura government has experimentally started the hydroponics method of cultivation without any soil, the state’s agriculture minister Ratan Lal Nath said here on Friday.
Assam Rifles seized cannabis worth Rs 30 lakh from Tripura
In a swift and decisive operation against narcotics smuggling, Assam Rifles, in close coordination with representatives of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI), successfully seized approximately 195 kg of marijuana from the general area of Taranagar, Agartala during the early hours of 12 June.
High-Level Meeting Held to Curb Illegal Infiltration in Tripura
A high-level administrative meeting was held today at the state secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary J. K. Sinha, following the directives of Tripura Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha, to review and strengthen measures against illegal infiltration in the state.
Agriculture minister announces development of 3 new paddy varieties in Tripura
The state agriculture and farmers welfare department minister Ratan Lal Nath on Friday announced development of three new paddy varieties in Tripura, which can address the recurring flood-related challenges faced by farmers in the state.
CM Dr Manik Saha inaugurates state-of-the-art Cancer Care Unit in Agartala Private Run Hospital
Chief Minister Prof. (Dr.) Manik Saha on Friday inaugurated a state-of-the-art Cancer Care Center at a private run hospital in Agartala. The new center has been established in collaboration with the International Oncology Cancer Institute, aiming to make quality cancer treatment more accessible within the state.
‘I can’t believe I survived’, says lone survivor of Air India crash in emotional meeting with PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday met Vishwash Kumar Ramesh, the sole survivor of the devastating Air India plane crash. Ramesh, a British national of Indian origin, is recovering from injuries sustained in the crash and is being treated at a hospital in Ahmedabad.
Ahmedabad crash: Two Manipuri crew members of London-bound Air India flight killed
Two cabin crew members from Manipur - Kongbrailatpam Nganthoi Sharma (20) and Lamnunthem Singson (26) – were killed when the London-bound Air India flight, carrying over 240 passengers, crashed shortly after taking off from the Ahmedabad airport.
Doctor couple’s dreams of new beginning in UK turned to ashes
A doctor couple’s dreams of a new beginning together as a family in UK turned into a nightmare and their last trip together as the ill-fated flight that was to take them to London crashed seconds after take-off on Thursday.