Nayagarh:In a shocking incident a 28 year old youth reportedly stabbed to death by his friend in broadday light in Nayagarh district today.The deceased has been identified as Purusotom pradhan of Pandarasingh village under Gania PS limits in Nayagarh.Sources said,the deceased Purusotom and his friend Gangadhar pradhan (28)were sitting on the outskrit of the village today.Soon a hitch took place between them over unknown reason and in a fit of rage,Gangadhar left the spot and returned with a sharp knife.Before Purusotom realises,Gangadhar stabbed on his chest,resulted fall of Purusotom at the spot.Hearing screams of Purusotom,the villagers reached the spot.While some of them rushed Purusotom to Gania hospital others caught hold Gangadhar and snatched the knife,besides informed the police.Soon police arrived the scene and the villagers handed over Gangadhar to the Gania police.On the otherhand Purusotom who was taken to hospital was declared him brought dead by the doctors.Police has arrested Gangadhar and seized the weapon used in the crime.Police started an investigation into the murder case and are trying to ascertain the cause of the crime.Since Gangadhar was in a inebriated state,IIC,Laxmana dandasena suspects,the brawl took place between the two friends under the influence of liquor.After autopsy the body of Purusotom handedover to his family.
