Bhubaneswar, May 16 -- Three persons have been arrested from Aurangabad in Bihar in connection with the abduction and murder of a youth in Odisha's Rayagada district on Saturday.

The accused are being brought to Odisha on transit remand by Rayagada Police.

South Western Range DIG Kanwar Vishal Singh confirmed the arrests and said detailed information regarding the case will be shared during a press conference likely to be held on Sunday. Sources indicated that the accused are expected to reach Odisha by night.

Police have not officially confirmed the exact motive behind the murder. However, sources suggest that the crime may have stemmed from disputes related to a gambling den in Andhra Pradesh.

Investigators are continuing to examine...