Tribal man kills brother with arrow over family dispute in Sundargarh

ROURKELA: A tribal man reportedly shot his brother dead with an arrow before trying to end his life at the remote and inaccessible Lunga village within Mohulpada police limits of Bonai sub-division, around 100 km from Rourkela, in Sundargarh district on Saturday.

Police said accused Santanu Munda (40) killed his elder brother Gahima Munda (45) over a petty family dispute before attempting suicide by consuming pesticide.

IIC of Mohulpada police station SC Pradhan said the siblings were not in good terms and used to fight frequently over trivial family issues. On the fateful day, a quarrel broke out between the two brothers inside their house when other family members were away for work. The fight turned ugly when Santanu in a fit of rage shot Gahima with an arrow in his stomach below the left ribcage.