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.
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ccused, 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.