Youth beaten to death over petty quarrel in Odisha

SAMBALPUR: A youth was allegedly beaten to death over a petty argument at Saletikra village within Laikera police limits in Jharsuguda on Thursday night.

Police identified the deceased as 25-year-old Rajat Rajhans. Two persons have been detained in connection with the incident.

Sources said Rajat left home for some work on Thursday morning. On the way, he reportedly had an argument with a villager over a petty issue. In a fit of rage, the youth slapped the man and went his way.