Gajapati, Nov 11: In a gruesome incident, a man allegedly stabbed his elder brother to death over a family dispute in G. Udayagiri area of Odisha’s Gajapati district on Tuesday.

The deceased has been identified as Aju Dalabehera and the incident has been reported from Rebidi village under G. Udayagiri police limits in the district.

As per reports, a heated exchange of words ensued between Aju and his younger brother over a family dispute. It later took a violent turn when the accused, in a fit of rage, attacked Aju with a knife. He sustained critical injuries and died on the spot.

Upon getting the information, G. Udayagiri police officials rushed to the scene and arrested the accused. The cops also seized the deceased’s body and sent it for post-mortem.

A detailed investigation into the matter is underway.