Bhubaneswar, Feb. 5 -- A violent clash triggered by a long-standing dispute over a well left two persons seriously injured and three others with minor injuries at Kanas Garh under Pipli police limits on Wednesday, police said.

According to officials, the dispute dates back to 2021 and has been a source of tension between the two parties for several years. The injured persons, who reside outside the village, had come to Kanas Garh for a brief two-day visit when the incident occurred.

Police said the altercation began with a verbal argument and quickly escalated into violence. One of the accused was reportedly under the influence of alcohol at the time, which further aggravated the situation.

The two seriously injured persons were initia...