Archive · 20 Jan 2026
Two Convicted in Odisha Land Dispute Murder
In Odisha, a man and his son were sentenced to life in prison for murdering another man over a land dispute.
The incident happened on February 4, 2022, in the village of Kaithada.
The victim, Bhimasen Behera, was attacked with sharp weapons by Surendra Behera and his son, Mohan Behera.
The victim's wife tried to save him but was injured.
The court found the duo guilty based on testimonies from 12 witnesses, including the victim's wife, and DNA evidence.
The judge, Ashant Kumar Das, also fined each convict Rs 10,000.
If they cannot pay the fine, they will have to spend an additional six months in jail.
The police station involved in the case was Golanthara.
A man and his son were convicted of murder in a land dispute case in Odisha.
The victim, Bhimasen Behera (55), was attacked and killed on February 4, 2022.
The convicts, Surendra Behera (69) and his son Mohan Behera (35), were sentenced to life imprisonment.
The court imposed a fine of Rs 10,000 on each convict, with an additional six months of jail if the fine is not paid.
The case was investigated by the Golanthara police station and involved testimonies from 12 witnesses, including the victim's wife, and DNA evidence.
- Who
- Surendra Behera (69) and his son Mohan Behera (35)
- What
- Murder of Bhimasen Behera (55)
- When
- Incident on February 4, 2022; Sentencing on January 19, 2024
- Where
- Kaithada, Golanthara police station limits, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Why
- Land dispute
- Victim
- Bhimasen Behera (55)
- Date of Incident
- February 4, 2022
- Location of Incident
- Kaithada, Golanthara police station limits, Ganjam district, Odisha
- Convicts
- Surendra Behera (69) and his son Mohan Behera (35)
- Sentence
- Life imprisonment
- Fine
- Rs 10,000 each
- Judge
- Ashant Kumar Das, district and sessions judge
- Police Station
- Golanthara
- Dispute
- Land dispute