Jajpur (Odisha), Oct 14 (PTI) A middle aged man wastoday beaten to death by a group of people near Endalo villagein Jajpur district, police said.
The deceased has been identified as Keshab Malik (45)of Phalapur village, the police said.
Police said a minor clash erupted between thevillagers of Phalapur and Endalo over their territorialjurisdiction of fishing from the 'Naya nullah', a water bodyof the locality yesterday (Friday). The situation wascontrolled following the police intervention.
A group of residents of Endalo attacked Keshab ofPhalapur village while he was going alone to the localhospital.
When attack news spread, many villagers of Phalapurrushed to the spot and took Keshab to the local hospital thatdeclared him brought dead.
Armed police have been deployed at both the villages.
Though two separate FIRs have been filed with the Binjharpurpolice station, four persons have been taken into custody inconnection with the killing.
"A strict vigil is being maintained at both thevillages to avoid further tension in the areas", said A.
Mohanty, Inspector-in-Charge of Binjharpur police station. PTICOR AAMRG.
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