What Happened in Lohardaga? Elderly Woman and Grandson Murdered!

Synopsis
Key Takeaways
- Victims: Baria Oraon, 60, and Ritesh Oraon, 17.
- Location: Bhakso Doomar Toli, Lohardaga.
- Incident Timing: Thursday night.
- Investigation: Ongoing with police exploring various motives.
- Community Impact: Increased fear and concern for safety.
Lohardaga (Jharkhand), June 27 (NationPress) In a shocking case of double homicide, an elderly woman and her 17-year-old grandson were discovered dead in their residence under unexplained circumstances in Lohardaga town, as reported by officials.
The tragic event took place in the Bhakso Doomar Toli area, falling under the Sadar police station's jurisdiction.
The deceased have been identified as Baria Oraon, aged 60, and her grandson, Ritesh Oraon.
As per information from the police and relatives, the two were asleep in different rooms of their home on Thursday night when the perpetrators attacked.
Ritesh reportedly suffered injuries from a sharp weapon, while it is suspected that Baria Oraon was strangled to death.
Alarmingly, other family members were asleep in separate rooms and were oblivious to the incident until the next morning.
The horrifying reality hit when the family awoke to find the bodies in different rooms, prompting an immediate call to the police.
A team from the Sadar police station, led by officer-in-charge Ratnesh Mohan Thakur, arrived at the location and initiated an investigation. The bodies were sent to Lohardaga Sadar Hospital for autopsy.
Lohardaga Superintendent of Police Sadiq Anwar Rizvi visited the scene and pledged a comprehensive investigation.
“We are exploring all possible motives. The reason behind these murders remains unclear, and no murder weapon has yet been found. Our priority is to resolve this case swiftly and ensure the perpetrators face justice,” he stated.
The news of this double murder spread rapidly, attracting a large crowd to the crime scene. Police have commenced questioning local residents and family members to gather leads.
The brutality of the crime has instilled fear among the local populace. Authorities are also investigating potential disputes or whether this was a case of targeted killing.
Further updates will be provided as the investigation unfolds.