A shocking double murder has sent shockwaves through the Hemgir area of Sundargarh district in Odisha.
On Saturday evening, a 70-year-old woman and her daughter were allegedly hacked to death in a gruesome attack over a suspected family dispute.
The victims have been identified as Rukmini Sui and her daughter, Bilasini Sui, a widow. According to police sources, the incident occurred at Badapada village while the mother-daughter duo was returning home after fetching water from a nearby tube well.
Preliminary investigations suggest that the accused, identified as Rinku—believed to be the nephew of Bilasini—allegedly attacked them with an axe, killing them on the spot. Upon receiving information, police reached the scene, recovering the bodies and detaining the suspect for questioning.
Locals describe a history of discord within the family, though the exact motive for the crime remains unclear. A forensic team has been deployed to gather evidence and further probe into the chilling case.
This heinous act has left the community reeling and raised questions about the tragic consequences of unresolved family disputes.
