Srikakulam:One person lost his life and four others were injured after a clash broke out between two groups over collecting mushrooms from the outskirts of the city on Tuesday, police said.
This incident took place in Kuntibadra village in Kotturu Mandal of Srikakulam district and the deceased has been identified as Jangam who was a worker of YSRCP.
Kotturu Sub Inspector V Ramakrishna said, "Jangam and Erraiah had some old disputes. They clashed over mushrooms. The argument grew bigger and both of them brought their supporters. Both groups clashed with sticks and spears. In this clash, Jangam lost his life and four other persons were injured".
Body of Jangam has been shifted to Palakonda area hospital. The injured were taken to Kotturu community hospital and Section 144 has been imposed in the area with police forces deployed here.