Balasore, Dec. 29 -- With the arrest of two persons, police have unraveled the murder of a youth whose body was found in a hotel room in Balasore.

According to police sources, the deceased, Akash Mohanta, along with his friend Ramchandra Singh, had travelled to Betanoti on a motorcycle to verify an admit card for a Home Guard recruitment examination. Later, they picked up a woman, identified as Jemamani Singh, and proceeded towards Balasore town.

During the journey, the trio reportedly consumed alcohol and subsequently checked into a hotel at around 9 pm on December 25. After booking Room No. 502, Akash reportedly stepped out to purchase more liquor, leaving Ramchandra and Jemamani in the room.

An altercation later broke out after Akas...