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Woman hacked to death by brother-in-law in Malda

Woman hacked to death by brother-in-law in Malda
27-year-old homemaker hacked to death by brother-in-law in Malda's Harishchandrapur - Telegraph India · telegraphindia.com

A 27-year-old woman named Amrita Oraon was killed at her home in Malda.

Police say her brother-in-law, Panchu Oraon, attacked her with an axe.

The attack happened while Amrita was cooking dinner.

Neighbours heard her screams and informed the police.

A doctor declared her dead at the scene.

Police arrested Panchu and said he confessed during questioning.

Police sources said he may have been angry because he suspected Amrita was avoiding him and seeing someone else.

Amrita’s husband was paralysed and bedridden.

Her body was sent for a post-mortem examination.

Key facts

Victim
Amrita Oraon, 27
Accused
Panchu Oraon, her brother-in-law
Location
Gargari-Baisabagan, Harishchandrapur, Malda
Weapon
Axe
Reported motive
Police sources cited Panchu's suspicion that Amrita was avoiding him and had another relationship.
Police action
Panchu was arrested and the body was sent for post-mortem.
Family circumstance
Amrita's husband, Nandalal, is paralysed and bedridden.

Quotes

Usmi

Panchu's mother and Amrita's mother-in-law

“I was not at home at that time, so I cannot say what happened between them. I have lodged a complaint against my son (Panchu) with the police.”
telegraphindia.com

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