Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident a youth was allegedly crushed to death in the capital city of Odisha on Saturday evening on a busy street. Police swung into action and one person has been detained. Further probe is underway.
The deceased has been identified as Trinath from Koraput district. Other details of the deceased are yet to be ascertained.
As per reports, a verbal spat erupted between two youths, named Narayana Sahu of Laxmipur area in Koraput district and Trinath, over distribution of money. The verbal spat took an ugly turn when one of them pushed the other. And the repulsion was that one of them took out a stone that was lying nearby and attacked the other repeatedly. Resultantly, the youth died on the spot.
The deceased and the accused were working as labourers in Bhubaneswar. Six months ago they had come to the capital city, said ACP Manas Ranjan Gadnayak.
The incident took place on the road between Sishu Bhawan and Raj Mahal chowk in the evening hour of Sunday.
After getting information, Police personnel of Capital Police Station rushed to the spot and detained one person. Further investigation of the case is underway.
Ms Kalinga