In a disturbing incident of family conflict turning fatal, a 15-year-old boy allegedly killed his stepfather with the help of two friends in Hanuman Hatting area under Ward No 10 of Joda Municipality in Keonjhar district, on Sunday.

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According to sources, the deceased man, 45-year-old Manoj Kalandi, had been living with his second wife and her teenage son for the past five years, while his first wife continued to reside in their native village. Manoj had frequent quarrels with his stepson, and tensions in the household had been escalating.

On the morning of the incident, as Manoj was heading out on his scooter, the boy and two of his friends allegedly launched a surprise attack, striking him with a pip

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