Two persons were killed and seven injured in a deadly group clash allegedly over a disputed land at Hatimunda village under the Dasamantpur police station in Koraput district on Saturday.
The deceased were identified as Sahadev Jani (40) and Dhanapati Jani (45). Report said old enmity prevailed between both the groups over a piece of land. However, somehow the matter escalated and they attacked each other with sharp weapons and indulged in heavy stone pelting.
While Sahadev and Dhanapati died on the spot, seven others sustained critical injuries. Later, the injured were admitted to the Saheed Laxman Nayak Medical College Hospital in Koraput. Getting information, the Dasamantapur police reached spot and started a probe into matter and detained two persons for questioning. Police forces were deployed to bring the situation under control.