Man hacks younger brother to death in Odisha

Balasore: A man allegedly hacked his younger brother to death over family dispute at Nuapur village under Khantapada police limits in Odisha’s Balasore district today.

According to reports, Shashikant Mallick and his younger brother Ratikant Mallick were having a dispute over a domestic issue for the last few days.

The matter took a violent turn this morning as Shashikant attacked his brother with a knife leaving the latter critically injured. The victim was rescued by villagers in a critical condition and rushed to Gopalpur Hospital, where doctor declared him dead.

Police have arrested the accused and further investigation was underway.