Archive · 30 May 2025
Man Kills Mother in Puri After Money Dispute
In a village in Puri, a 30-year-old man named Bikram Pradhan killed his mother, Kanaka Pradhan, when she wouldn't give him money for alcohol.
He was drunk and demanded money.
Bikram used a hoe to strike her in the head, which caused her death.
Villagers attacked Bikram, and then they clashed with the police who came to arrest him.
Bikram has a history of violence and had previously been to jail for assaulting his parents.
His wife left him and took their kids due to his drug use and abusive behavior.
A man killed his mother in Puri after being denied money.
The incident occurred in Samangara village on Thursday morning.
The son was demanding money to buy alcohol.
The mother was struck with a hoe and died at the scene.
The accused has been arrested and faces a murder case.
- Who
- Bikram Pradhan, Kanaka Pradhan, villagers, police.
- What
- A man killed his mother after being refused money.
- When
- Thursday morning, around 7 AM.
- Where
- Samangara village, Puri district.
- Why
- The son was denied money to buy alcohol.
- Victim
- Kanaka Pradhan (55)
- Perpetrator
- Bikram Pradhan (30)
- Location
- Samangara village, Puri
- Weapon
- Hoe
- Motive
- Refusal to provide money for alcohol
- Arrest Status
- Arrested
- Prior Behavior
- History of violence; previously assaulted parents
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