Tension ran high in Kaliapani in Jajpur district after a jilted lover hacked a girl’s brother to death and critically injured her father after they opposed his activities on Tuesday night.
The accused Santanu Samal attacked the girl’s brother Jitendra Mahapata and her father Santosh with a sharp weapon. The girl’s brother died in the attack while her father was admitted to hospital in a critical condition.
Later, irate villagers overpowered Samal and severely thrashed him before handing him over to the police.
According to sources, the accused was in love with Jitendra's sister. However, her family opposed this as Samal was already married.
In a bid to take revenge for the rejection, Samal attacked the father and son duo with a sharp-edged weapon. They were rushed to Sukinda Community Health Centre where Jitendra succumbed to the injuries.
In retaliation, locals demolished Smala’s' house and set his truck on fire.
Police reached the spot and tried to pacify the villagers. The accused was taken into custody.