In a fit of rage, a man killed his uncle and wife following an altercation over some properties, police said.
Dayanidhi Bariha, 45, of Jholenbar village under Hemgiri Police Station near Sundergarh, in a state of anger, allegedly murdered his father's elder brother, Bhima and his wife Gharbuden.
Police said the couple had a heated argument with their nephew Dayanidhi. The argument was over some long land dispute.
Dayanidhi lost his temper, and allegedly attacked his uncle and aunt with a thick wooden stick. After a while they died on the spot, police said.
"We have arrested Dayanidhi who is an accused in the crime. The investigation is going on. He would be forwarded to court tomorrow", said Gatikrushna Mohapatra, IIC Hemgiri police station said.
