Nephew Stones Uncle to Death in Kendrapara Land Feud
Kendrapara: A midnight land dispute in Santasahi turned tragic when a man was stoned to death by his nephew.
The victim, identified as Babulal Barik, was attacked by his nephew, Himanshu Barik, who repeatedly struck him with a stone during a heated confrontation.
Babulal was rushed to the Kendrapara District Headquarters Hospital but was declared dead on arrival.
The incident, rooted in a long‑standing property conflict, has sparked tension in the locality.
Police Inspector Shubhendu Kumar Sahu confirmed that Himanshu has been detained for interrogation.
Authorities assured strict legal action, while residents expressed concern over family disputes escalating into violence.
