Brahmapur: A 30-year-old man died after being allegedly attacked by neighbours following a dispute over the construction of a house wall at Podamari village under Patapur area of Odisha’s Ganjam district.
The deceased has been identified as Sudarshan Behera, a resident of Podamari village.
According to information, a heated argument erupted between two neighbouring families over the construction of a wall. The dispute reportedly escalated into a violent group assault in which sticks and sharp weapons were used. Sudarshan reportedly died on the spot.
The two families had allegedly been involved in a physical altercation earlier as well, and the matter had reportedly reached the police. The deceased’s family has alleged that the earlier dispute was not taken seriously, claiming that the failure to address the issue contributed to the latest incident.
On being informed, a team of Patapur police visited the spot and launched an investigation.
The body was recovered and subsequently sent to Brahmapur for a post-mortem examination.
Police have reportedly detained around four persons in connection with the incident.
The victim’s family has demanded swift action and strict punishment for those responsible. Further details are awaited as the investigation progresses.
