TNI Bureau: Former Mahanga Block Chairman & Senior BJP leader Kulamani Baral was hacked to death by some unidentified miscreants near Jankoti this evening.
He was on a bike when the attack took place. Kulamani Baral was immediately rushed to Mahanga Hospital where he was declared dead.
His associate was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack in a critical condition. He later succumbed to his injuries.
Past rivalry is suspected to be behind the murder. However, BJP leader Bhrugu Baxipatra and other leaders have termed it as a political murder.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan has condemned the incident and expressed deep grief. He also sought strong action against the culprits.
Kulamani Baral was also the Mandal Prabhari of BJP in Salepur.