Man killed in Ganjam district, suspect arrested

In a tragic incident that unfolded in the early hours of Sunday, October 4, 2026, a 28-year-old man named Tuna Nayak was killed in Nimakhandi village, located on the outskirts of Brahmapur/Berhampur in Odisha's Ganjam district. Reports indicate that Nayak sustained fatal injuries from a stabbing that occurred during a quarrel late on the previous night, October 3. The most significant wound was inflicted on his throat, leading to his death shortly thereafter. [1]

The police have arrested the alleged perpetrator, identified as Bitu Sahu, also known as Raghab or Raghav Sahu, who is either 28 or 32 years old depending on the reports. Sahu is the owner of a fast-food shop in the same village. Authorities have also confiscated the knife believed to have been used in the stabbing. Local media outlets reported that Tuna Nayak 'bled to death' following the attack, highlighting the severity of his injuries. [1]

The motives behind the killing remain unclear, with initial reports framing the incident as stemming from a quarrel related to extortion; however, local sources have suggested it may have been a drunken brawl or linked to longstanding personal enmity. This lack of consensus indicates that the precise circumstances surrounding the fatal incident have yet to be definitively established. [2]

Adding to the complexity of the case, it has been reported that Tuna Nayak had a criminal history. According to reports, he was involved in at least eight criminal cases, which included charges of murder and attempted murder. Meanwhile, the accused, Bitu Sahu, is noted to have operated a local fast-food establishment. [1]

As of now, the significant updates from the ongoing investigation reveal that Sahu is in custody and that the weapon implicated in Nayak's death has been secured by law enforcement. However, there has been no indication yet of any formal charges or court proceedings against him, as investigators continue to probe the motives for the altercation. [1]

Authorities are currently looking into whether the conflict was indeed related to extortion disputes, past enmity between the involved parties, or possibly fueled by intoxication. The investigation remains active, as police gather more information to ascertain the cause of the quarrel that led to Nayak's untimely death. [1]

Sources

• [1] Man held for murder after drunken brawl | Bhubaneswar News - The Times of India
• [2] History-sheeter stabbed to death by friend after quarrel in Odisha's Ganjam - The Presidency

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