Sambalpur: In a shocking incident, a man and his 4-year old son was allegedly killed by younger brother over land dispute at Taladihi village under Govindpur police limits in Sambalpur late last night.
The deceased has been identified as Dilip Majhi.
According to reports, a fight over land dispute erupted between two brothers on August 9 . The younger brother got hold on a sharp weapon and hacked Dilip and his 4-year old son to death. His wife suffered grevious injuries.
The dead bodies of both were recovered from a septic tank in an Aganwadi Centre in Kuchinda and his wife was found lying in an unconscious state.
On being alerted, the police reached the spot and rescued the woman and shifted her to Sundergarh District Headquarters Hospital (DHH).
Later, the accused younger brother was detained in the police station for questioning. Police have started their probe into the matter.
Ms Kalinga