Bhubaneswar, Feb. 18 -- A youth was shot dead in broad daylight in Cuttack's Nuapada Press Colony on Wednesday, sending shockwaves through the locality.The incident occurred while a feast was underway, turning what was meant to be a social gathering into a scene of panic and tragedy.

According to preliminary information, a group of youths had assembled for a feast in the area when unidentified assailants allegedly opened fire. During the firing, one of the youths, identified as Soumyaranjan Jena, sustained a bullet injury to his chest. The sudden gunshot created chaos at the spot, with those present scrambling for safety.

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Soumyaranjan was...