Rayagada: A man was allegedly killed by his elder brothers as a property dispute among them turned ugly Oram Sahi in San Rengali under Rairakhol sub-division of Rayagada district.
According to police, the accused–Siu Muda (45) and Anand Munda (40) had gone to meet their youngest brother, Sanjay, about a property-related matter. A heated argument ensued between the three over the same issue.
The situation turned ugly after the two accused attacked Sanjay with a wooden stick and an axe resulting in his death on the spot.
On being informed, police reached the spot and arrested the accused duo.
Later, the body was seized and sent to a local hospital for post-mortem.
A case has been registered and further investigation into the matter is underway, said sources.