Bhubaneswar: A man allegedly chopped off his younger brother’s hand following a heated argument over a property dispute in Bharatpur area of Bhubaneswar.
As per sources, the incident took place at Banadurga slum in Bharatpur area of the capital city on Sunday night.
The accused, identified as Surya Maharana, allegedly attacked his brother Ashok with a sharp weapon in a fit of rage following a dispute over the ownership of their house.
Following the attack, Surya reportedly tried to hide in a nearby house. However, angry locals caught him and thrashed him severely.
The situation further escalated when police arrived to take Surya into custody. A mob attacked the police, reportedly injuring a female Assistant Sub-Inspector (ASI) and a driver. The locals also vandalised a police vehicle and pelted stones.
The police finally took Surya into custody along with two others involved in the violence. Investigation into the incident is in progress.
