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A land dispute turned tragic in Bolangir district after an elderly man succumbed to injuries allegedly inflicted by his nephew and associates. The deceased has been identified as Shobhakar Bhati of Parlimala village under Belpada police limits.

According to sources, on August 2, accused Hruda Bhati, along with two accomplices, allegedly launched a brutal attack on Shobhakar over a long-standing property dispute.

The victim, left critically injured, was rushed to Burla Medical College and Hospital, where he remained under treatment for several days. Despite medical efforts, he succumbed to his injuries, family members alleged. ...