Family Tragedy: Rage Over Land Dispute Leads to Grisly Murder
A man in Basantpur Rudal village reportedly killed his family members over a financial dispute. The accused attacked them with an axe, leading to the death of his parents, grandmother, and sister. Police arrested him at the scene and investigations are ongoing, with a financial motive suspected.
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In a shocking incident, a man allegedly murdered four of his family members in Basantpur Rudal village following a quarrel over money received from a land and jewelry sale, police reported Monday.
The accused, identified as Nirankar, purportedly killed his parents, grandmother, and sister with an axe during a heated argument. He also attacked his elder brother and himself, using a brick for self-infliction, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Durga Prasad Tiwari.
Police have registered a case and apprehended Nirankar, who was hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the altercation. Preliminary investigations point to financial disagreements as the trigger for the heinous crime.