Archive · 1 Jul 2025
Two Murders Reported in Odisha's Ganjam District Within Days
In Ganjam, Odisha, two men were killed in separate incidents.
One man, Tulu Patra, was found dead in his home; a relative has been arrested for his murder due to a family dispute.
In a separate case, another man named A Lachheyya was beaten to death.
Police are investigating both cases to find out what happened and why.
Two men were murdered in Ganjam district, Odisha within two days.
Tulu Patra was found dead at his home in Bhismagiri on Monday.
K Santosh Patra, a relative, was arrested for Tulu Patra's murder.
A long-standing family dispute is the alleged motive for Tulu Patra's murder.
A Lachheyya was allegedly beaten to death in Brahmanapalli on Sunday; investigation ongoing.
- Who
- Tulu Patra and A Lachheyya were the victims; K Santosh Patra is accused of killing Tulu Patra.
- What
- Two murders occurred in Ganjam district, Odisha.
- When
- Sunday and Monday
- Where
- Ganjam district, Odisha; Bhismagiri and Brahmanapalli
- Why
- A long-standing family dispute (Tulu Patra), unknown for A Lachheyya's death.
- Victims
- Tulu Patra, A Lachheyya
- Location
- Ganjam, Odisha
- Arrests
- K Santosh Patra arrested
- Motive (Tulu Patra case)
- Long-standing family dispute
- Investigation
- Ongoing for both cases
