Bhubaneswar, Jan. 22 -- A man allegedly strangled his grandmother to death over delay in serving meal, while another youth jumped into a well to save his drowning mother in two separate contrasting tales in Odisha. The first incident was reported from Baliguda in Kandhamal district, while the other was reported from Nuapada.

According to sources, a youth identified as Manoj Pradhan allegedly choked his grandmother to death using a towel at Kambaguda village under Mandakia panchayat in Kandhmal district on Saturday. The deceased has been identified as Sarojini Pradhan.

Sources said an altercation between Manoj and Sarojini ensued after the latter delayed in serving him food. In a fit of rage, Manoj reportedly strangled her to death.

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