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A shocking twist has emerged in the case of a student's suspicious death at a private residential college in Keonjhar. What was initially thought to be a natural or accidental death has now been confirmed as a case of cold-blooded murder, allegedly carried out by three fellow hostel inmates, police officials informed on Wednesday.

The deceased student, Jaldhar Mahanta, a minor, was staying at the hostel while attending a summer course.

According to police sources, the incident occurred late at night on April 21 inside the hostel premises. The student, who hailed from Tangarapada village, was allegedly killed following a heated...