Family Tragedy: Rage Over Land Dispute Leads to Grisly Murder

A man in Basantpur Rudal village reportedly killed his family members over a financial dispute. The accused attacked them with an axe, leading to the death of his parents, grandmother, and sister. Police arrested him at the scene and investigations are ongoing, with a financial motive suspected.

In a shocking incident, a man allegedly murdered four of his family members in Basantpur Rudal village following a quarrel over money received from a land and jewelry sale, police reported Monday.

The accused, identified as Nirankar, purportedly killed his parents, grandmother, and sister with an axe during a heated argument. He also attacked his elder brother and himself, using a brick for self-infliction, said Additional Superintendent of Police (Rural) Durga Prasad Tiwari.

Police have registered a case and apprehended Nirankar, who was hospitalized due to injuries sustained during the altercation. Preliminary investigations point to financial disagreements as the trigger for the heinous crime.

(With inputs from agencies.)