Bhubaneswar, July 12 -- A gruesome murder in Baluakata Talasahi village of Angul district triggered panic and outrage among local residents after a man was allegedly hacked to death by a group of four to five youths armed with sharp weapons. The brutal killing, which took place in the middle of the village on Saturday, has left the entire area in shock.

The deceased has been identified as Hemanta Behera, a resident of Bandha Uparasahi village.

According to preliminary information, the incident occurred late on Saturday night when Hemanta had gone to a local shop in Talasahi village. While he was there, he was allegedly attacked by four to five youths, who repeatedly assaulted him with sharp weapons. He sustained fatal injuries and died ...