Sri Lanka, Feb. 11 -- A seemingly minor dispute spiralled into a violent clash in Nuapada area of Binika block in Odisha's Subarnapur district, resulting in the death of one person and critical injuries to two others.

According to preliminary information, an argument erupted between two groups over a trivial issue. What began as a verbal altercation soon escalated, as tensions flared and both sides allegedly resorted to physical violence. During the confrontation, sharp weapons were used. The argument soon took a violent turn, with members of both sides attacking each other. During the clash, one person was stabbed to death, while two others sustained serious injuries.

The deceased has been identified as Somanath Mehera. The injured per...