Malkangiri double murder: Couple killed, 12-year-old son critical, neighbour arrested

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Malkangiri: In a gruesome incident, a couple was allegedly hacked to death inside their house, while their 12-year-old son sustained critical injuries in a late-night attack in Odisha’s Malkangiri district.

As per reports, the incident took place at MV-36 village under the Orkel police station limits around 3 AM on Sunday.

The deceased have been identified as Rabindra Nath Sarkar and his wife Reba Sarkar.

According to sources, the accused, identified as Bishankar Mandal, allegedly broke the grill of the neighbouring house and entered the premises. He attacked Rabindra with a sharp weapon. Hearing his screams, his wife and son rushed to the spot and were also attacked.

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Following which, Rabindra and Reba died while their son was rescued and rushed to the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital for treatmement. His condition is not immediately known.

Police arrested the accused while he was allegedly attempting to flee, informed Orkel Police Station Officer-in-Charge Regan Kindo.

The exact motive behind the attack is yet to be established. Meanwhile, Police have launched an investigation, while a scientific team from Koraput is expected to visit the spot for further examination.

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