Baripada: A man allegedly killed his brother-in-law (sister-in-law's husband) at Asurakhala market under Kaptipada police limits in Odisha's Mayurbhanj district today.

The deceased has been identified as Rabindranath Nayak. Police have arrested accused Kartik Nayak in this connection.

According to reports, a heated exchange of words erupted between the two at the market, following which Kartik lost his cool and brutally attacked Rabindranath injuring the latter critically.

The victim was rescued and rushed to the Udala sub-divisional hospital, where doctor declared him dead.

Acting on the basis of a complaint lodged by the family members of the deceased, police have apprehended Kartik.