India, Nov. 15 -- A shocking incident has been reported from Odisha's Ganjam district, where a labourer allegedly died after being assaulted over a dispute involving Rs 4,000.

The deceased, identified as Mangulu Pradhan of Japeta village under Kodala police station limits, had gone to work for a contractor but never returned home.

According to reports, Mangulu had gone to work for a contractor from the Chingudikhola area last Friday. However, he did not return home, leaving his family worried.

The family later received information that Mangulu's body was lying at a hospital. His family members rushed to the medical facility and found him dead.

Mangulu's wife has alleged that her husband was beaten to death over a dispute involving jus...