Bhubaneswar, Nov. 11 -- A petty dispute over a bunch of bananas has escalated into a serious altercation between two neighbouring families in Cuttack district, prompting a woman from one of the families to approach the District Collector's grievance cell seeking justice. The incident took place at Kumbhiput village under Tigiria block, sources said on Wednesday.

According to the complainant, Sarojini Dalai, her neighbour identified as Narendra Khatua allegedly entered her backyard, cut down a banana tree and attempted to take away its bunch/stalk. When Sarojini objected to his actions, an argument broke out, and the situation reportedly turned tense.

Sarojini alleged that Narendra subsequently attacked her son during the altercation. Se...