Kendrapara: A family dispute between a man and his wife took a violent turn in Odisha’s Kendrapara district after he was allegedly tied up and assaulted at his in-laws’ house.

The injured man, identified as Sudarshan Sethi of Alaile village under Mahakalapada police limits, was initially admitted to Pattamundai Hospital and later shifted to SCB Hospital in Cuttack after his condition deteriorated.

According to reports, Sudarshan had married Purnima Sethi of Bandhasahi village under Pattamundai police limits around three years ago. However, differences reportedly surfaced between the two after a year of marriage, leading to frequent disputes.

Four days ago, following another quarrel between them, Purnima had returned to her parental house. On Monday, Sudarshan went there to meet his wife along with two other youths.

Family members alleged that Sudarshan was heavily intoxicated and created a ruckus at the house. Following the altercation, his in-laws and some neighbours allegedly tied his hands and legs with ropes and assaulted him.

Later, it was found that Sudarshan had allegedly consumed some poisonous seeds along with alcohol. His wife then took him to Pattamundai Hospital for treatment. He was later shifted to Cuttack after his condition became critical.

Meanwhile, Sudarshan’s sister Kandhei Sethi lodged a complaint at the Pattamundai police station, alleging that her brother was brutally assaulted.

Pattamundai police station IIC Bandana Patra said a case has been registered on the basis of the complaint, and an investigation has been launched.