Land Dispute Turns Violent in Ganjam, Three of Family Injured

Three members of a family, including a 70-year-old man and his two sons, were seriously injured in an alleged attack by relatives over a long-standing land dispute in Ambilijhar village of Odisha’s Ganjam district on Saturday.

According to reports, Banamali was returning after performing puja at a house in the village when his uncle, aunt and cousin allegedly attacked him with sharp weapons. His two sons rushed to rescue him but were also assaulted.

The injured were shifted by ambulance to Khallikote Medical Centre for treatment.

Police from Rambha Police Station reached the village and launched an investigation. The incident triggered tension in the area, while the circumstances surrounding the attack are being examined.