In a fresh development in the brutal attack case involving a couple in Berhampur, another accused has surrendered before police. The accused, identified as Ashish Sahu, surrendered at Berhampur Town Police Station in Ganjam district on Thursday.

According to reports, Ashish Sahu is the younger brother of the prime accused, Mukesh Sahu, in the attack that took place near Giri Road in Berhampur earlier this week. 

As per sources, Ashish surrendered through his lawyer, allegedly fearing a possible police encounter.

Police had earlier arrested two accused in connection with the case on the previous day. During the ongoing investigation, police had taken one of the accused along to identify and trace other associates involved in the crime. However, during the process, the accused allegedly attempted to snatch the firearm of an Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI).

In response, police reportedly opened fire in self-defence. During the incident, the accused sustained bullet injuries to his hand and knee.

Meanwhile, several other accused linked to the case are still absconding. Police have intensified efforts to trace and apprehend them at the earliest.

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South Range IG informed that the remaining accused would soon be arrested and also issued a stern warning to criminals involved in such violent activities, stating that strict action would be taken against those attempting to disturb law and order through such offences.

Earlier, a day before, two accused in connection with the case, identified as Raj Malhotra and Lingaraj Samal, had been apprehended by Town Police following a detailed investigation into the viral attack video.