Bhubaneswar: Odisha Crime Branch (CB) has said that Government Railway Police (GRP) constable Soumya Ranjan Swain, who was allegedly lynched by a mob in Balianta on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on May 7, died due to blunt force trauma, as per a media report.

The Crime Branch, which is probing the sensational case, also found that Swain had allegedly consumed steroids a few hours before the incident and was behaving aggressively, the report added.

The incident took place on May 7 at around 11.30 am in the Balianta area. Two women travelling on a scooter were allegedly hit from behind by a motorcycle carrying Swain and his associate Om Prakash Rout.

After the women fell on the road, Swain allegedly assaulted them and attempted to rape one of the women.

The incident triggered outrage among locals and passersby, who gathered at the spot and allegedly thrashed Swain severely. He later succumbed to his injuries. Several videos showing the assault went viral on social media.

The Crime Branch is currently investigating all aspects of the case, including the circumstances leading to the mob assault and the allegations against the deceased constable.

Police have registered two separate cases in connection with the incident. One case pertains to the alleged murder of Swain, while the other relates to the alleged attempt to rape the woman.