Bolangir: A man was allegedly killed by his in-laws at Chabripali village under Khaprakhol police limits in Bolangir district last night.
The deceased has been identified as Rudra Meher.
According to reports, Rudra had married one Sarojini Meher of Chabripali. However, a family dispute ensued between the two after the marriage. Following this, Sarojini came to her father’s place and started residing there.
In a bid to make Sarojini to live with him, Rudra had gone to his in-laws’ house. An argument ensued between him and his in-laws’, last night and the matter turned ugly as his in-laws beat him to death.
On being informed, police reached the spot and arrested the accused for further questioning into the incident, said sources.