Bhubaneswar: In a shocking incident, a broiler farm owner was allegedly killed by rivals at Jharabahahli village under Saintala police limits in Bolangir district late on Tuesday night.

The deceased was identified as Jagadish Manahira.

According to reports, Jagadish was sleeping in his farm when some miscreants came and hit his head severely, leading to his death on the spot.

Acting on the complaint of family members, the Saintal police have now detained two persons and are interrogating them in connection of the killing.