Bhubaneswar, May 18 -- The investigation into the murder of Nikhil in Rayagada continues in full swing, with multiple police teams conducting raids across Odisha and neighboring states. Following the arrests of nine individuals on Sunday, including the prime accused Umesh Hial, the district police have indicated that further arrests are imminent.

According to Rayagada Superintendent of Police Swati S. Kumar, the accused were apprehended from different locations, including Odisha and other states. "We have arrested one more person in connection with the case. Earlier, three accused were arrested from Aurangabad in Bihar, four from Visakhapatnam, one from Kesinga in Kalahandi, and one from Rayagada. The case stems from a gambling dispute i...