Malkangiri police uncovered a shocking murder plot in which a man allegedly killed his close friend to pursue the victim’s wife. Two accused, Sameer Vaidya and Abhi Mujumdar, have been arrested and produced in court.
Investigations revealed that Sameer and the victim, Uttam Biswas, were close friends. Sameer’s wife had been living separately for six years due to domestic issues. During visits to Uttam’s house, Sameer developed an illicit interest in Uttam’s wife and repeatedly attempted contact. Believing Uttam’s death would clear his path, Sameer conspired to eliminate him.
Sameer enlisted Abhi Mujumdar, a native of West Bengal, who demanded Rs 50,000 to carry out the murder; the two agreed on Rs 40,000. On February 4, they lured Uttam near a kendu leaf warehouse in MV-16 village, offered him liquor, and then attacked him. Abhi repeatedly stabbed Uttam, killing him instantly.
The duo dragged the body, took Uttam’s slippers and mobile phone, and fled. Sameer paid Abhi Rs 30,000 as part of the deal. Abhi escaped to West Bengal, while Sameer remained in Malkangiri. Police tracked both suspects, exposed the conspiracy, and arrested them.
Authorities confirmed that further investigation is ongoing into financial transactions and communications related to the crime. The arrests brought closure to a brutal murder case that shocked the district.
