Youth killed, two critical in violent group clash over land dispute in Odisha's Kendrapara

A youth was killed and two others sustained serious injuries following a violent clash triggered by a land dispute in Narilo village under the jurisdiction of Kendrapara Sadar police station on Saturday night. The deceased has been identified as Upendra Ojha. Police said the incident occurred after a long-standing dispute over land escalated into physical violence within the family.

According to information, tensions resurfaced on Saturday evening when Rajkishore Ojha allegedly entered into an argument with his nephew Upendra over the dispute. The verbal altercation gradually intensified, eventually turning into a violent confrontation.

Assault Following Family Dispute

Police sources said Rajkishore Ojha, along with his wife and son, allegedly attacked Upendra in a coordinated manner using various weapons. During the assault, Rajkishore reportedly struck Upendra with a crowbar, causing grievous injuries. Upendra’s parents, Sanjukta and Saroj Kanta, were also seriously injured in the attack.

All three injured persons were immediately shifted to a hospital. However, despite medical intervention, Upendra succumbed to his injuries later that night while undergoing treatment at the hospital, as sources said.

Family Left Behind

The deceased, Upendra Ojha, is survived by his wife and a one-year-old daughter. The condition of the two injured family members is reported to be critical, and they continued to receive treatment at the medical facility at the time of reporting.

Police said further action will be taken based on the findings of the ongoing investigation.