Rivalry Turns Fatal in Odisha Village

A violent clash between two rival groups in Pandua village, Odisha, resulted in one death and three injuries. A young man was killed, leading to retaliation and arson. Police deployed additional forces to control the escalating situation and arrested the main accused.

A fatal altercation broke out in a village in Odisha's Keonjhar district, leaving one dead and three injured, police reported on Tuesday.

The conflict erupted in Pandua village in the evening when a member of one group was reportedly killed by a rival.

In retaliation, the deceased's supporters allegedly set the perpetrator's house on fire, injuring his family members, according to a police official. Additional police personnel were dispatched to restore order, and the main suspect in the murder has been arrested, police confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)