Bhubaneswar: A violent clash between two brothers turned deadly after bombs were allegedly hurled at each other in Mahuli village under Chandaka police limits on the outskirts of Bhubaneswar on Tuesday night.

The incident left the elder brother, Mohan Padhi, dead, while his younger brother Madan Padhi sustained critical injuries. Madan reportedly suffered severe injuries to his hand and was initially taken to Capital Hospital in Bhubaneswar. As his condition deteriorated, he was shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack, where he is currently undergoing treatment.

According to preliminary information, the two brothers got into an argument that escalated into a violent confrontation, during which bombs were allegedly thrown at each other.

Soon after receiving information about the incident, personnel from Chandaka police station and a PCR team reached the spot. Subsequently, the ACP of Zone-6, a scientific team and the Bhubaneswar DCP also visited the crime scene.

The scientific team collected various samples and other evidence from the spot as police began investigating the circumstances surrounding the bomb attack.