Odisha Police today arrested one Mohammad Babul in Kolkata for his alleged involvement in the sensational murder of Seaways Shipping and Logistics Private Limited (SSPL) General Manager Mahendra Swain last year.
Babul, identified as a sharp shooter and who was on the run since the murder at Paradip in October, 2016, was produced before a court in Kolkata after his arrest from Waris Nagari in Khidirpore area of Kolkata and was being brought to Odisha on transit remand, said a police officer.
On October 26, 2016, Swain was shot dead near Ambedkar Bhawan at Madhuban Colony in Paradip.
Two miscreants had hurled crude bombs at the SUV in which Swain was travelling.
While Swain fleeing to save himself, miscreants fired two rounds at him leading to his death on the spot. The number of arrested persons has increased to ten with the police nabbing Babul.
Odisha Stevedores Limited (OSL) chief Mahimananda Mishra has already been arrested in connection with the case.
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