Angul: In a gruesome incident that took place Tuesday, a youth of around 25 years of age was allegedly burnt alive by his relatives at Kendusahi village under Handapa police limits in Angul district.
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It is suspected that the incident occurred in the evening over past enmity. The deceased youth was identified as Rajkishore Pradhan of the village. Some of his relatives tied him to a pole, thrashed him and later set on fire after pouring petrol over his body, a villager said.
Though he screamed for help, no one dared to come to his rescue.
On being informed, a team of Handapa police immediately rushed to the spot. Police have registered a case in this connection and launched a probe which is under way. Mortal remains of the youth were sent to a nearby hospital for post-mortem.
Reason behind the alleged murder is yet to be established.
PNN