Sundargarh: In a shocking incident, a 40-year-old man was allegedly hacked to death by his uncle following a quarrel in Sundargarh district.

The incident took place on Tuesday night at Hadratoli village under the jurisdiction of Biramitrapur police station.

The accused has been identified as 45-year-old Sania Kujur, while the deceased was identified as Etua Kujur.

According to reports, Sania had no children and had taken in his nephew, Etua, to live with him as his adopted son. Etua allegedly frequently consumed alcohol and quarrelled with his uncle.

On Tuesday night, both men had allegedly consumed alcohol when another argument broke out between them. In a fit of rage, Sania allegedly picked up an axe kept inside the house and attacked Etua on the head and neck.

Etua sustained severe injuries and died on the spot.

After receiving information about the incident, a police team reached the village and arrested the accused. A scientific team also visited the scene to collect evidence as part of the investigation.

Further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the alleged murder is underway.