India, June 17 -- A dispute linked to sand mining turned deadly in Chhattisgarh after a violent clash between two groups left one man burnt alive and four others injured.

The incident reportedly took place in a village where tensions had been brewing over control of sand mining activities.

What began as an argument quickly escalated into a brutal confrontation involving arson and physical violence.

Authorities said the victim was allegedly set on fire during the clash, leading to his death, while four other people sustained injuries and were taken to a hospital for treatment.

Police teams were rushed to the area to bring the situation under control and launch an investigation.

Several suspects have reportedly been detained, and offic...