Bhubaneswar, (Orissa Today), July 12: In a tragic incident stemming from an alleged property dispute in Sahaspur Sahantinagar, Khurdha, a man lost his life when a bomb, reportedly thrown by his father aiming at his elder brother, accidentally detonated near him. The deceased, identified as Dibyasingh Routray, was fatally injured in the explosion.
The police have detained the father, Satha Routray, and the elder son, Subash, following the incident. The dispute arose over land ownership between Satha and Subash, leading to a violent confrontation.
According to reports, Satha intended to target Subash by hurling a bomb at his residence. However, due to an unforeseen circumstance, the bomb struck Dibyasingh instead, causing his tragic death. Subash sustained minor injuries from the blast.
Upon receiving the alert, law enforcement swiftly responded, recovering a locally made firearm from the scene. The authorities suspect the incident was fueled by a heated land dispute.
Currently, the police have detained both Satha and Subash, conducting interrogations to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
Son killed in father’s bomb attack over land dispute
