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title: "Political Rivalry or Enmity? Panchayat Samiti Member Shot Dead in Bargarh; Bullet-Riddled Body Found in Car"
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date: 2026-09-13
modified: 2026-09-13
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description: "BARGARH: A wave of panic and sensation has gripped the region following the brutal murder of Achyuta Nayak, an elected Panchayat Samiti member from Agalpur under the Barpali Block of..."
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# Political Rivalry or Enmity? Panchayat Samiti Member Shot Dead in Bargarh; Bullet-Riddled Body Found in Car

**BARGARH:** A wave of panic and sensation has gripped the region following the brutal murder of **Achyuta Nayak**, an elected Panchayat Samiti member from Agalpur under the Barpali Block of Bargarh district. His **bullet-riddled, blood-stained body** was recovered by the police from the driver’s seat of his car on Friday morning.The incident, which took place late Thursday night along the Chinajori canal road under Dunguripali Block in the neighbouring Subarnapur district, has sent shockwaves across Agalpur, Barpali, and Dunguripali areas.

According to family members, Nayak, a resident of Kebada village, had left his home on Thursday night in his car for some personal work. He was reportedly travelling via the canal road towards Dunguripali Block.The matter came to light on Friday morning when locals spotted the vehicle parked suspiciously along the Chinajori canal road. Upon closer inspection, Nayak was found slumped in the driver's seat with multiple visible bullet wounds across his body.

Given the gravity of the high-profile murder, a massive police mobilization was triggered. Police teams from both Dunguripali and Barpali rushed to the spot to secure the crime scene.

Reflecting the sensitivity of the case, the **Superintendents of Police (SPs) of both Subarnapur and Bargarh districts** personally visited the site to supervise the initial rounds of investigation. Forensic teams and police experts are currently combing the area for critical clues.

"We have launched a comprehensive investigation. The police are prioritizing physical and circumstantial evidence gathered from the spot to solve the mystery. We are looking into all possible angles, including personal enmity, business disputes, and political rivalry," a senior police official stated.