Kuanrmunda: A 40-year-old man was allegedly killed by his uncle with an axe following an argument at Hadratoli village under Jalangbira panchayat in Sundaragada district late Tuesday night.
The accused, Sania Kujur, 60, was arrested by Biramitrapur police, who also seized the axe allegedly used in the crime.
A case (474/26) has been registered and further investigation is underway, Inspector-in-Charge Dinesh Kumar Patta said.
According to sources, the deceased, Etwa Kujur, had visited his uncle’s house, where the two shared dinner.
An argument reportedly broke out between them later in the night, following which Sania allegedly attacked Etwa with an axe and fled.
Etwa died at the scene.
The victim’s wife lodged a written complaint at Biramitrapur police station Wednesday morning.
Police, accompanied by a scientific team, visited the spot, recovered the body and sent it for post-mortem.
