According to sources, Samal was in his house when another man of the village identified as Rama Dalei barged into the house and allegedly attacked Samal with an axe.
Critically injured in the attack, Samal was initially rushed to a local hospital where doctors declared him brought dead.
On receiving information, Buguda police reached the spot and initiated an investigation. Prima facie it is suspected that the attack might be a fallout of past rivalry and some monetary transactions, said sources.
Meanwhile, a complaint has been lodged and police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused who is currently absconding.
As per sources, a lingering land dispute between one Govind Dandsena of the village and Ramchandra Pradhani became severe last night leading to a scuffle between them.
The situation took an ugly turn after Dandasena shot Pradhani with a country made gun resulting in his death, said brother of the deceased Ninda Pradhani who also suffered an attack by the accused following the incident.
Ninda who received grievous injuries in the attack was rushed to Baliguda hospital in a critical condition.
As the accused Dandsena is stated to be absconding after the incident, police have launched a manhunt to nab the culprit.
Inspector In-Charge of Baliguda police station, Ramakanta Barik informed that a special team of police has been assigned the task to probe and arrest the accused soon.
The deceased Mani Singh’s husband Nirajan, who also sustained critical injuries in the attack, is now battling for his life at a private hospital in Bhubaneswar.
According to reports, Niranjan picked up a quarrel with the accused youth identified as Manoj Nayak of the same village during the feast yesterday. Niranjan allegedly pulled up Manoj for creating ruckus in an inebriated condition.
Following the incident, Niranjan along with his wife Mani returned home. Later, Manoj went to the couple’s house and first attacked Niranjan with a sharp weapon.
Mani, who sustained critical injuries while trying to resist the attack on her husband, died on the spot. Villagers subsequently rushed injured Niranjan to Nayagarh hospital and later shifted him to a private hospital in Bhubaneswar after his condition deteriorated.
Meanwhile, police have launched a manhunt to nab the accused who is absconding following the incident.