Dhenkanal, Jan 3: Police arrested two persons in the murder of a father on his son's birthday incident occurred in Kumbhar Sahi under Dhenkanal Town police station limits on December 25 last year. 

The arrested persons have been identified as Jitendra Behera and Gagan Behera. 

Notably, a clash erupted over DJ sound during the birthday celebration of Chinmay Sethi on December 25 night. Following arguments, some rivals severely beat Chinmaya's father Dasarathi Sethi with wooden planks. Critically injured Dasarathi was first rushed to the District Headquarters Hospital, Dhenkanal, and then shifted to SCB Medical College and Hospital, Cuttack given his critical condition. 

Later, he died under treatment at the SCB.  

Police are still investigating the case, said sources. 

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