In an incident that sent shock waves across the State, Maoists killed the son of a ruling Biju Janata Dal leader in Khaprakhol Block of Bolangir district early on Wednesday.
Police said about 30 armed Maoists went to the house of Ganeshram Bhoi, looking for his son Sashiram (42).
On being told that Mr. Sashiram was not home, the Maoists left but returned later and forced Mr. Sashiram to accompany them.
They tied Mr. Sashiram to a pole and beat him up before killing him with a bayonet, as his family, including his father, watched helplessly.
Mr. Sashiram had worked as a contractor in neighbouring Nuapada district.
