Man kills 7-month-old daughter over family dispute

Dhenkanal(By Abhishek Mohanty): A man allegedly killed his seven-month-old daughter over a family dispute at Kantapal village under Kankadahad police station limits in Dhenkanal district of Odisha.

Sanjay Chatar, a native of Udasaahi village under Raruan police limits in Mayurbhanj district, had been living with his in-laws in Kantapal. He was working as a labourer.

However, he had reportedly stopped working for the past few months and remained at home, which had caused frequent tensions in the family.

Sanjay and his wife Janani Munda had gone together to collect rice from a local ration dealer. While returning home, a heated argument broke out between them. 

In a drunken state, Sanjay reportedly lost his cool and threw his seven-month-old daughter to the ground near the village road, leading to her death.

Sanjay also sustained serious injuries to his chest and hand and is currently undergoing treatment at a hospital.

On being informed, police reached the spot and started an investigation.