Titilagarh murder plot 'disguised' as accident; Odisha businessman arrested after CCTV exposes conspiracy

In what initially appeared to be a tragic road accident in Titilagarh of Bolangir district has now unravelled into a chilling tale of conspiracy and premeditated murder.

The death of local hotelier and businessman Shiblal Jain on September 28, believed at first to be accidental, is now being probed as a carefully planned homicide, following the arrest of another businessman, Ankur Agrawal.

Accident That Wasn’t

According to reports, on the night of September 28, around 10 pm, a white SUV without a registration number rammed into Jain’s scooter near the busy BDCC Bank Chhak area in Titilagarh town, critically injuring Jain in the collision.

At first glance, it seemed like a routine case of rash driving. However, discrepancies in the CCTV footage and the SUV’s suspicious movements soon raised doubts among investigators.

The video, now accessed exclusively by OTV, shows Jain riding his scooter when a white SUV trails him closely before accelerating and striking him from behind. The vehicle then speeds away from the scene, leaving the victim grievously injured.

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Conspiracy Revealed Through Investigation

As police examined the footage and traced the vehicle’s movements, the trail led to Ankur Agrawal, a young businessman known to the victim. According to sources, investigators uncovered evidence indicating that the collision was not accidental but the result of a deliberate plan to kill Jain.

Following detailed questioning and forensic verification, police arrested Agrawal, who was later produced before the court. Officers revealed that the attack was the outcome of a well-thought-out conspiracy designed to look like a road accident.

A senior officer from Titilagarh police confirmed that the investigation team meticulously reconstructed the events leading to the crash, corroborating the sequence with CCTV visuals obtained from nearby establishments.

Police Continue Probe Into Motive

The Bolangir district police are now probing deeper into the motive behind the murder and the possible involvement of others in the plot. Sources suggest that personal or business rivalry may have played a role.

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However, police have refrained from commenting until further evidence is gathered.