ORMOC CITY– A long-standing dispute over wastewater turned violent in Kananga, Leyte, after an 84-year-old man hacked his 39-year-old relative and neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, July 31.
The victim, identified only as “Kardo,” sustained a laceration to his left wrist after allegedly entering the suspect’s home in Sitio Mangahan, Barangay Poblacion, and choking him during an argument. In response, the suspect—identified as “Mario”—grabbed a sundang (bolo) and struck the victim in what police said was an act of self-defense.
Kardo later reported the incident to police with the help of his wife and was rushed to Kananga Municipal Hospital for treatment.
Mario voluntarily surrendered to responding officers and turned over the weapon. He is currently in police custody while authorities continue their investigation.
Police confirmed the two are blood relatives and live in the same neighborhood.
(ELVIE ROMAN ROA)
