Violent Clash in Odisha: Five Dead, Four Injured

A violent clash between two nomadic groups in Sundergarh district, Odisha, resulted in five deaths, including three women, and left four critically injured. The conflict allegedly stemmed from an extramarital affair. Police have launched an investigation and formed two teams to apprehend the suspects.

A violent clash unfolded between two nomadic groups in Odisha’s Sundergarh district, tragically resulting in the death of five individuals, among them three women. Police suspect the altercation, which also left four others critically injured, arose from a dispute over an alleged extramarital affair.

According to senior police officials, members of one group reportedly entered the village of Karamadihi wielding sharp weapons late Tuesday, launching an attack on members of the opposing faction. All five casualties were hacked to death in the violent confrontation.

Sundargarh District Headquarters Hospital is currently treating the injured, while police have intensified their investigation. Western Range DIG Brijesh Ray stated that forensic experts and dog squads are assisting in the probe as authorities work to apprehend the perpetrators.

(With inputs from agencies.)