Tragic Family Feud: Property Dispute Ends in Quadruple Murder
In Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district, an elderly couple and their two grandchildren were allegedly murdered by family members over a property dispute. The couple's son and grandson have been arrested. The shocking incident highlights the extreme lengths to which some may go to secure family assets.
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Tragedy struck in Chhattisgarh's Janjgir-Champa district when four members of a family were brutally murdered, allegedly over a property dispute. The police have identified the victims as 70-year-old Medani Prasad Kashyap, his wife Kanti Bai, and their grandchildren Pitambar and Mogra.
The couple's son, Sonsai, who previously served 15 years in jail for fratricide, and his son Dakeshwar have been taken into custody. Authorities suspect that the motive behind these heinous acts was to secure sole ownership of family property by eliminating other heirs.
The bodies were discovered inside an under-construction house, sparking an intensive investigation into a crime that underscores the tragic consequences of familial conflicts. The police continue to delve deeper into the case.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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