Minor girl critically injured in attack by father in Odisha’s Cuttack

A young girl was hospitalised with a severe head injury on Saturday following a domestic altercation in Purunapani village, located within the jurisdiction of Baideswar Police Station in Cuttack district.

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The incident unfolded when a man allegedly attempted to strike his wife, leading to a bowl unintentionally hitting their daughter's head.
The girl is currently receiving medical treatment, while her mother has filed a complaint with the local police.

Baideswar police identified the man as a suspect in this case, though he has reportedly fled the scene. The police are actively pursuing an investigation into the matter.

In another incident earlier in the day, a minor boy allegedly hacked his father with a sharp weapon following an argument over a haircut. The unusual event took place in the morning in Belbaria village under Sadar police limits in Balasore district.

According to sources, the boy, a Class 10 student, returned home after getting a haircut. However, his father, identified as Keshab Mohanty, disapproved of the hairstyle, leading to a heated argument between the two.

In a fit of rage, the boy assaulted his father and struck him with a sharp object, severely injuring him. Though no FIR has been lodged so far, the incident has become the talk of the locality, leaving residents both shocked and concerned.

Cultural and legal challenges

Historical analyses note Odisha's tradition of extrajudicial conflict resolution, with only 12% of domestic disputes reaching courts. Patriarchal inheritance practices fuel 68% of property-related feuds according to state crime records.

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Escalating domestic violence patterns

Recent cases highlight extreme outcomes of familial disputes in Odisha. In Ganjam district, a woman consumed poison with her two children following unresolved family tensions. Khurdha witnessed a double murder where a woman and daughter were hacked over a fish-theft payment dispute. Bhawanipatna recorded a fratricide in 2023 when a man killed his younger brother during a property quarrel.