India, March 31 -- Danda Nacha event in Odisha's Berhampur turned tragic after a violent dispute led to the murder of a committee member last night. The incident took place in the Badabazar area.

The deceased, identified as Jagadish Panigrahi, a member of the Belagaon Danda Nacha Committee, was allegedly stabbed to death by Trinath Panigrahi and his son, Pradeep Panigrahi, following an altercation during a ritual procession.

According to reports, the conflict escalated rapidly, culminating in Jagadish being attacked with a knife. He sustained fatal injuries to his throat and other parts of his body. Trinath, who heads the Belagaon Danda Nacha Committee, played a key role in the attack, with his son assisting him in the assault.

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