Tragic Family Dispute in Odisha Leads to Triple Homicide
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Synopsis
In a shocking incident in Jagatsinghpur, Odisha, a 22-year-old man allegedly killed his father, mother, and sister due to a family dispute. The accused, Surykanta Sethi, was later apprehended by police, who suspect he may be suffering from mental health issues.
Key Takeaways
- A 22-year-old man allegedly killed his family members.
- The incident took place in Jagatsinghpur district, Odisha.
- Authorities suspect mental health issues may be involved.
- The accused has been apprehended by police.
- Villagers alerted authorities after the suspect confessed.
Bhubaneswar, March 4 (NationPress) A young man reportedly took the lives of his father, mother, and sister during a family dispute in the Jagatsinghpur district of Odisha on Tuesday. The suspect, identified as 22-year-old Surykanta Sethi from Dhoba Sahi in Jayagada village, allegedly committed the act.
The authorities revealed that Surykanta fatally struck his father Prasanta Sethi (alias Kalia), mother Kanakalata Sethi, and sister Mamali Sethi with a stone or an iron object. The investigation was promptly initiated by the Inspector in charge of the Sadar police station after they arrived at the scene. The suspect was apprehended shortly after the incident, and it appears he may be grappling with mental health challenges, according to Bhawani Sankar Udgata, the Superintendent of Police in Jagatsinghpur.
A villager who alerted the police about this horrific event stated that Surykanta visited him and confessed to the murders. When villagers arrived at his home, they discovered the victims' bodies in a pool of blood.
Upon receiving the report, the police and forensic team promptly began their investigation.
After fleeing the scene, Surykanta was captured by law enforcement within a few hours.
Amarendra Das, the MLA of Jagatsinghpur, mentioned that he was aware of the family's property disputes as they had sought his assistance multiple times. He expressed confidence that the police would uncover the reasons behind such a drastic action taken by a son against his family.
Additionally, the elder brother of the accused shared with reporters that Surykanta has been facing mental health issues and that this led to the tragic events. The family had made plans to take him to a doctor in Cuttack for treatment on the same day.
In a separate unsettling incident, a 30-year-old man in the Chandua police station area of Mayurbhanj district killed his father and later surrendered to the police while carrying his father’s severed head. Reports indicate that Sambhu Singh committed the murder after his father, Baidhar Singh, refused to provide him with money for tobacco.
