Berhampur: A 30-year-old man was allegedly stabbed to death on Monday morning in Reddy Damodarapalli village under Dharakote police station limits in Ganjam district, reportedly following a dispute over repayment of a loan, police said.
The deceased has been identified as B. Shankar Reddy, a resident of the same village. Police have registered a case of murder based on a complaint filed by the victim’s brother, B. Sanjib Reddy, and launched an investigation into the incident.
According to the complaint, the accused had borrowed ₹20,000 from the deceased nearly four years ago. An argument broke out early Monday after Reddy demanded repayment of the amount.
“The altercation turned violent, and the accused allegedly attacked the victim with a knife before fleeing the scene,” a police officer said.
Reddy was rushed to MKCG Medical College and Hospital in Berhampur, where doctors declared him brought dead.
At least three suspects have been detained for questioning in connection with the case, police added.
