India, April 7 -- Three members of a family were seriously injured in a violent altercation over a property dispute in Dhenkanal on Saturday. The incident, which took place in Talabarakot village in the district, involved alleged gunfire by one Mayadhar Behera.

As per reports, the altercation took place in Talabarakot village, located within the jurisdiction of Dhenkanal Sadar Police Station. The accused, Mayadhar Behera, allegedly shot his wife Kaikeyi Behera, his son Bana Behera, and his sister-in-law, Shubhadra Behera, with a country-made firearm. He reportedly further assaulted them using a sharp-edged tool. They were critically injured in the process.

Investigation Underway On being informed, Dhenkanal Sadar Police reached the spot...