Woman, daughter hacked to death in Odisha's Sundargarh

In a heart-wrenching incident, a 70-year-old woman and her daughter were hacked to death with an axe at Badapada village under Hemagir police limits in Sundargarh district, Odisha late Saturday night. The deceased have been identified as Bilasini Swara and her 70-year-old mother Rukmini Biswal.

The double murder has shocked local residents. The harrowing incident unfolded yesterday night. On being informed, the local police rushed to the village and retrieved the blood-soaked bodies.

Motive of the Murder:

Meanwhile, police have detained a suspect Rinku Swara, who is believed to be the nephew of the woman and grandson of her mother. While the motive for the murders is still under investigation, preliminary assessments by authorities suggest that a family dispute could be a contributing factor.

Attempted Escape:

Following the attack, the accused allegedly attempted to escape. The Hemagir police, in collaboration with a forensic team, have commenced a detailed inquiry at the scene to gather more information about the circumstances of this disturbing crime.

Reports revealed potential familial tensions which are now coming under scrutiny as part of the investigation. The local community is grappling with the enormity of the tragedy, as they await further updates from the ongoing police inquiry.