Archive · 17 Jun 2025
Man, Absconding After Family Attack, Found Dead in Odisha River
A man named Prashanta in Odisha got into a fight with his wife and then hurt her and his two sons with an axe.
After doing this, he ran away.
The neighbors helped the family and took them to the hospital.
Later, Prashanta was found dead in a river near his home.
The police are looking into what happened and believe he may have taken his own life, but they're waiting for the results of a medical examination to be sure.
A man in Odisha, Prashanta Jena, was found dead in a river after attacking his family.
The attack occurred following a family dispute, where he used an axe on his wife and two sons.
Villagers took the injured family members to the Kamarda community health center and later to SCB Medical College.
The man's body was discovered in the Subarnarekha River near his village in Balasore district.
Police are investigating, with initial findings suggesting possible suicide pending the post-mortem report.
- Who
- Prashanta Jena attacked his wife Dorani Jena and sons Kartik and Ganesh.
- What
- A man attacked his wife and two sons and was later found dead in a river.
- When
- The attack occurred on Sunday night, and the body was found on Tuesday.
- Where
- In Odisha's Balasore district, near the Subarnarekha River.
- Why
- The reason for the attack was a family dispute; the cause of death is under investigation.
Family's Perspective
Police Investigation
Family Dispute and Death Cause
Family's Perspective
Details of the family dispute leading to the violence.
Police Investigation
Investigation outcomes and post-mortem report.
- Victim
- Prashanta Jena
- Victims of Attack
- Wife Dorani Jena, sons Kartik and Ganesh
- Location of Death
- Subarnarekha River
- District
- Balasore, Odisha
- Weapon Used
- Axe
- FIR Lodged By
- Father-in-law