India, Dec. 3 -- Puri Police have arrested the prime accused in the murder of Amiya Pradhan (46) of Torihanbandha village under Balanga police limits. The accused, Ashwini Pradhan, was arrested along with five of his associates for their alleged involvement in the crime. According to information, Amiya had been living in Nuasahi under the Kumbharpada police limits in Puri. His elder brother Ajay had also moved out of the native village and settled elsewhere. Amiya reportedly had an ongoing dispute with his three other brothers over their ancestral land at Torihanbandha.

The conflict intensified on Tuesday afternoon when a clash broke out between Amiya and Ashwini, Ajay's son, over the division of the property. Amiya sustained minor injur...