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Odisha Auto Driver Held After Allegedly Bludgeoning Parents to Death

Authorities have begun a forensic inquiry into whether a family quarrel triggered the fatal hammer attack.

The accused used a hammer, which is usually used for breaking stones, for carrying out the crime, said a police official.
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Overview

  • Himanshu, a 55-year-old auto driver in Dhonapal village, allegedly killed his parents, 81-year-old Hadibandhu Sahu and 72-year-old Shanti Sahu, with a stone-breaking hammer following a domestic dispute.
  • Neighbors discovered the elderly couple’s bodies on Wednesday morning and alerted officers from Baisinga Police Station.
  • Police arrested the suspect at the scene and transported the victims’ remains to PRM Medical College and Hospital in Baripada for post-mortem examinations.
  • Preliminary findings indicate Himanshu was intoxicated during the assault and remained at the site overnight with the bodies.
  • The case comes as state authorities contend with a broader surge in violent crimes and high-fatality road accidents that have exposed gaps in policing and forensic resources.