Berhampur: Two persons were arrested on Sunday for allegedly beating a 60-year-old man to death at Bramhanchhai village under Hinjili police station limits in Ganjam district on Saturday night after an argument. The accused were identified as Deepak Apata (24) and Mitu Apata (25) of the same village. Police seized the iron and bamboo rods allegedly used in the assault on deceased Congress Nahak, a farm labourer.According to police, the accused had close ties with Nahak’s son. On Saturday night, they visited Nahak’s house to invite his son. Nahak allegedly refused to let them call his son at night and abused them, leading to an argument. Angered by the exchange, the duo allegedly attacked Nahak on the head with an iron rod. He sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the sub-divisional hospital in Hinjili, where doctors declared him dead, said Srinibash Sethi, inspector-in-charge of Hinjili police station. Police registered a murder case and arrested both accused. Further investigation is underway.
