Bhubaneswar, March 14 -- A 25-year-old youth was allegedly beaten to death by his friends in Rinbachan village under the Bolangir Sadar police station area on Friday night. The victim has been identified as Deepak Naik, a resident of the same village.

According to available information, the victim and his friends had reportedly gathered together and consumed food and alcohol before the incident took place. The situation later escalated, leading to a violent assault during which Deepak Naik was allegedly beaten to death.

Preliminary information suggests that the assault occurred following a disagreement related to alcohol. During the altercation, Deepak Naik was allegedly attacked and fatally beaten by his companions.

Police said the ma...