Crime News / Argument Over Cattle Turns Deadly; Father Killed, Son Injured
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A 19-year-old man, Bijay Nayak, allegedly killed Gautam Sahu and critically injured his son Tikeshwar in a knife attack following a dispute over cattle obstructing a water tanker in Debagada district.
Debagada: A 19-year-old man allegedly killed a villager and critically injured his son in a knife attack following a minor dispute at Goudsuguda village under Barkote police station limits in Odisha’s Debagada district on Friday morning, a source said.
The deceased was identified as Gautam Sahu, while his son Tikeshwar Sahu sustained critical injuries in the attack. The accused, identified as Bijay Nayak, 19, has been detained by police for questioning.
According to the source, construction work for a mandap was underway in the village when Gautam was taking a water tanker through the area. However, cattle tied along the road obstructed the tanker’s movement. Gautam reportedly asked Bijay to move the cattle, following which an argument broke out.
Hearing the commotion, Gautam’s son Tikeshwar reached the spot. Bijay allegedly became enraged, went home, brought a knife and attacked the father-son duo.
Gautam sustained a stab wound to his abdomen, while Tikeshwar was injured in the back. The two were rescued in a critical condition and rushed to the Debagada District Headquarters Hospital, where doctors declared Gautam dead.
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Tikeshwar was later shifted to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) Burla for advanced treatment, the source said.
Police brought the accused to Barkote police station and are questioning him. Further investigation is underway.
It can be mentioned here that Odisha recorded 75,403 violent crimes in 2024, just behind Uttar Pradesh, which reported 85,647 cases. As per the latest NCRB data, Bihar reported the highest 1,07,303 violent crimes, followed by Maharashtra with 87,791 in the second spot. In fact, Odisha recorded the highest rate of violent crimes in the country in 2024. Crime rate is calculated on the number of offences/victims per lakh population, using the mid-year projected population.
The deceased was identified as Gautam Sahu, while his son Tikeshwar Sahu sustained critical injuries in the attack. The accused, identified as Bijay Nayak, 19, has been detained by police for questioning.
According to the source, construction work for a mandap was underway in the village when Gautam was taking a water tanker through the area. However, cattle tied along the road obstructed the tanker’s movement. Gautam reportedly asked Bijay to move the cattle, following which an argument broke out.
Hearing the commotion, Gautam’s son Tikeshwar reached the spot. Bijay allegedly became enraged, went home, brought a knife and attacked the father-son duo.
Gautam sustained a stab wound to his abdomen, while Tikeshwar was injured in the back. The two were rescued in a critical condition and rushed to the Debagada District Headquarters Hospital, where doctors declared Gautam dead.
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Tikeshwar was later shifted to Veer Surendra Sai Institute of Medical Sciences and Research (VIMSAR) Burla for advanced treatment, the source said.
Police brought the accused to Barkote police station and are questioning him. Further investigation is underway.
It can be mentioned here that Odisha recorded 75,403 violent crimes in 2024, just behind Uttar Pradesh, which reported 85,647 cases. As per the latest NCRB data, Bihar reported the highest 1,07,303 violent crimes, followed by Maharashtra with 87,791 in the second spot. In fact, Odisha recorded the highest rate of violent crimes in the country in 2024. Crime rate is calculated on the number of offences/victims per lakh population, using the mid-year projected population.
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