A minor dispute escalated into a fatal incident in Bhata Guda village under Bisamkatak block of Rayagada district, leaving one person dead and another seriously injured.
According to reports, workers from Lanjigarh were engaged in constructing a water tank under a mega drinking water project in the village. Around 10 PM on Tuesday, a heated argument broke out among them. In the chaos, Kunal Lohora allegedly attacked fellow worker Dilip Lekhara with a sharp weapon. Dilip died on the spot, while another worker, Lalit Majhi, sustained critical injuries and cried out for help.
Villagers rushed to the scene after hearing the commotion. They rescued Lalit and sent him to the local medical center for treatment. Meanwhile, they detained the accused Kunal and informed Bisamcuttack police.
Police arrived promptly, seized the body, and took Kunal into custody. On Wednesday morning, a scientific team reached the site to begin investigation. After family members arrived, police conducted a post-mortem and handed over the body.
Authorities are now interrogating Kunal to determine the exact circumstances that led to the Rayagada murder case. The incident has sparked concern in the area, highlighting tensions among migrant laborers working on infrastructure projects.
