Suspicious Death of Servitor Shakes Puri During Snana Purnima Festivities

Tension in Puri Amid Festival Celebrations

Puri: The atmosphere in Puri turned tense during the Snana Purnima festival due to the mysterious death of a senior temple servitor.

The individual, identified as Jagannath Dikhit from Mahasuar Sahi, was discovered deceased near the Rabeni choura area in Gudia Sahi, according to local sources.

Authorities are treating the case as a potential homicide, as Dikhit was reportedly en route to Gudia Sahi prior to his untimely demise.

Reports indicate that a suspect has fled the scene following the incident.

This unsettling event has raised alarms, especially given the heightened security measures and police presence in the vicinity during the temple's rituals.

Investigations are ongoing as officials seek to uncover the circumstances surrounding this tragic occurrence.