Sundargarh, May 8: A man was allegedly beaten to death with sticks by his relative over a past rivalry at Munda Sahi in Sargigarh village under Koida Police Station limits in Odisha's Sundargarh district, a source said Friday.

The deceased was identified as Sadhu Munda, while the accused, Roi Munda, were taken into police custody for questioning.

According to the source, Roi Munda and Sadhu Munda had organised a feast together on Thursday evening, during which the two allegedly consumed liquor. During the gathering, an argument reportedly broke out between them over previous enmity.

The altercation soon turned violent, following which Roi Munda allegedly attacked Sadhu Munda with sticks. Sadhu sustained critical injuries and died on the spot, the source said.

After receiving information about the incident on Friday morning, police from Koida police station reached the spot, seized the body and launched an investigation.

Police detained the accused and are currently interrogating him in connection with the murder. Further investigation into the incident is underway.

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Six Arrested In Balianta Case
Police arrested six persons in connection with the brutal assault and death of a youth near the Ramachandrapur Bridge under Balianta Police Station limits on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Thursday afternoon. Police are also questioning several other individuals and more arrests are likely in the coming days based on viral videos of the incident.

According to police and local sources, the incident took place in the Bhingarpur area when two youths travelling on a motorcycle allegedly collided with a scooter carrying two women. An argument reportedly broke out between the two groups following the collision.

The women later alleged that the youths attempted to sexually assault and misbehave with them. They reportedly raised an alarm and also contacted the emergency helpline 112 seeking help.

Hearing the commotion and cries for help, local residents rushed to the spot. The crowd allegedly overpowered the two youths, tied their hands and legs with bamboo sticks, and brutally assaulted them in broad daylight.

This story is compiled by Manisha Dhal.