Sambalpur: In a shocking incident, a man hacked his elder brother and his four-year-old son to death over a trivial family dispute at Taladihi village under Govindpur police limits in Sambalpur district late Monday night. He also did not spare his sister-in-law who was hospitalized with grievous injuries.
The identities of the deceased, injured and the culprit are yet to be ascertained.
According to sources, the two brothers entered into a verbal duel over some family issues Monday night. The situation turned uglier when the younger brother lost his cool. He picked up a sharp weapon and attacked his elder brother leaving him dead on the spot.
It was when his sister-in-law carrying her four-year-old son tried to intervene; he also attacked the duo, causing his nephew’s death on the spot.
On being informed, Govindpur police reached the spot and recovered the two bodies from a septic tank. The deceased’s wife was found lying in an unconscious state. She was admitted at Sambalpur district headquarters hospital (DHH). The bodies were seized for post-mortem. Later, the younger brother was nabbed and detained.
Police investigation is underway.
PNN