Man throws bomb at in-laws’ house after being ‘separated’ from wife

A shocking incident has been reported from Karanpalli area under Bansada police limits in Bhadrak district, where a son-in-law allegedly hurled bombs at his in-laws’ house, leaving the entire family in fear.

According to reports, Sridhar Nayak of Apanda village in Bant area of Bhadrak district had married Mamuni, daughter of Ram Chandra Mahalika of Bijaya Patana village under Karanpalli panchayat, in a love marriage. While the couple initially lived peacefully for some time, disagreements and frequent quarrels later arose between them over various issues.

Following escalating disputes, Mamuni returned to her parental home. Subsequently, a community-level meeting was held in the presence of village elders, where it was decided that the couple would live separately.

However, blaming Mamuni’s family for the separation, Sridhar allegedly sought revenge. Late last night, he, along with two of his friends, reportedly hurled bombs at his father-in-law Ram Chandra Mahalika’s house. The explosion damaged parts of the asbestos roof of the house.

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Hearing the blast, villagers rushed out and managed to intercept the fleeing trio, catching the two friends along with their motorcycle. Sridhar, however, managed to escape from the spot.

Upon receiving information from local residents, Bansada police reached the location and detained Sridhar’s two associates for questioning. After a formal complaint was lodged at the police station, the investigation into the incident is underway, the IIC informed.

"While we were asleep, the first bomb was hurled around 12 pm. We came out from home immediately with our children. Subsequently, three bombs were hurled. We screamed in fear and as a result some of the villagers woke up and caught two persons.  They have been detained by the police. I request the police to save my family," said Sridhar's mother-in-law Arnapurna Mahalika.