India, Feb. 20 -- The Commissionerate Police have cracked the murder case of 32-year-old Soumya Ranjan Jena, who was shot dead during a feast at Nuapada Press Colony under Madhupatana police limits in Cuttack. Five persons have been arrested in connection with the crime, Cuttack DCP Khilari Rishikesh Dnyandeo informed today.

According to police, the incident took place on Wednesday afternoon when Soumya and his friends had gathered at an abandoned government quarter for a feast. What began as a feast turned violent following a heated argument between Soumya and Utkal Keshari Pashayet. The two reportedly exchanged sharp remarks during the feast.

Police said that following the argument, Utkal Keshari Pashayet allegedly opened fire at Soum...