Dhenkanal: A former ward member died after being attacked by a group of people at Surapratappur village under Bhuban police limits of Dhenkanal district on Saturday.
Reportedly, the deceased identified as Bijaya Guru was attacked today morning by a group of 10 to 15 people. His wife with help of the police rushed him to the local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries.
His brother-in-law Suresh Kumar Dehury informed that earlier a minor argument involving the daughter of Guru and daughter of another villager had taken a violent turn between the families but the parties had arrived at a compromise in the local Police Outpost.
However, the persons involved in the earlier incident allegedly attacked Guru today morning which led to his demise.