Bhubaneswar: A 21-year-old man has been shot dead in Bhubaneswar, with police suspecting that a business rivalry could be the reason behind the killing.
Tapan Nayak and two others were riding a two-wheeler when some armed assailants intercepted them at Mausima Square in the old town area around Wednesday midnight and opened fire at them, police said.
“Tapan sustained a bullet injury and was taken to Capital Hospital, from where he was referred to a private facility. He died during treatment at the private hospital,” said Bhubaneswar Deputy Commissioner of Police Saravana Vivek M.
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Police suspect that business rivalry could be the reason behind the killing.
Police have detained a few persons for interrogation, the officer added.
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