BERHAMPUR: Daspalla police on Saturday arrested a 42-year-old man on charges of attempting to kill his son-in-law over his 24-year-old daughter’s inter-caste marriage.
The accused, identified as Kailash Pradhan, reportedly attacked his son-in-law, Manas Senapati (27), with a sharp weapon on Friday evening at Dihagaon village under Daspalla police limits in Nayagarh district.
According to sources, Manas had developed a relationship with Kailash’s daughter, which the latter opposed due to caste differences. In an attempt to end the relationship, Kailash arranged his daughter’s marriage with someone else in February. However, Manas eloped with her, and the couple moved to another state, following which Kailash lodged a complaint.
Meanwhile, both Manas and the woman, opted for a court marriage and the couple returned to Dihagaon in May. A settlement between the families was reached at the police station, and the couple began living in the village. Manas started working as an auto-rickshaw driver.
However, on Friday evening, while Manas was waiting for passengers near Jaleswar temple, Kailash allegedly attacked him from behind with a sharp weapon. Despite sustaining deep cuts on his back and shoulder, Manas managed to run to a nearby house, screaming for help.
Villagers quickly overpowered Kailash and handed him over to the police. Manas was admitted to Daspalla hospital and later discharged. Kailash was produced in court on Saturday.