Baisinga: Police in Mayurbhanj district have arrested two suspects and recreated the crime scene in the brutal killing of a hostel warden, officials said Sunday.
The accused, identified as Sanyasi Jena, 19, and his brother Shukadeb Jena, 21, were produced in court after the reconstruction exercise.
A minor, who allegedly assisted the accused, has been presented before the Juvenile Justice Board in Baripada, Additional Superintendent of Police Ajay Barik said.
Police seized two knives, a plastic pipe, two mobile phones, a motorcycle, and cash amounting to Rs 28,823 from the accused, officials said at a press briefing held at Baisinga police station.
The incident occurred near Kalama March 21, at around 9 pm, when hostel warden Sanyasi Das and headmistress Kadambini Rout were travelling on a motorcycle.
They were attacked by unidentified assailants at a dimly lit spot. Both victims were rushed to the district headquarters hospital in Balasore with the help of locals.
Doctors declared Das dead on arrival, while Rout was discharged after receiving primary treatment.
Police said Das’ throat had been slit with a sharp weapon. Following the incident, a scientific team, along with senior police officers, launched an investigation.
Preliminary findings suggest the accused had been visiting the school campus for over a year, allegedly trying to befriend female students by offering them chocolates.
The headmistress had opposed their activities, leading to disputes.
Police said the accused were allegedly waiting for an opportunity to take revenge.
After the attack, they went into hiding at a relative’s house in the Chandipur area of Balasore district.
Acting on a tip-off, a police team led by the station officer conducted a raid at around 3 am Saturday and apprehended both suspects.
They were later sent to court after undergoing medical examination Sunday, police added.
