Keonjhar: A man thrashed his nephew to death at Talapada village under Sadar police limits of Keonjhar district on Tuesday night.
Reportedly, the deceased Kamalakant Nayak used to beat his wife Padmini daily in a drunk state. Yesterday also he was beating his wife when his uncle Shatrughna tried to resolve the matter.
Kamalakant, who was in an inebriated condition, also attacked his uncle. Angry over it, Shatrughna picked a stick and thrashed Kamalakant. The latter sustained some blows on his head that led to his death.
On getting information, Sadar Police rushed to the spot, seized the body, and arrested Shatrughna.
