Malkangiri, Dec. 14 -- Malkangiri SP Vinodh Patil has said that the prime accused in the murder case, which sparked recent violent clashes between two villages following the discovery of a headless body in the area, has been arrested, and that the police are working to file the charge sheet at the earliest.

Speaking on the situation, Patil told reporters, "A case in Sadar PS 197/2025, was registered. The prime accused, Subha Ranjan Mandal, has already been arrested and is on trial. We are making every effort to file the charge sheet in this case as quickly as possible, based on complete scientific evidence, and to conduct a fast-track trial."

He said police and security forces are also taking steps to maintain peace in the area. "To mai...