25-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife and 2-Year-Old Daughter by Releasing Snake into Room

Accident – Death – Obituary News : 25-Year-Old Man Arrested for Allegedly Murdering Wife and Daughter by Releasing Venomous Snake into Room

Berhampur (Odisha), November 24 (PTI) – In a shocking incident that has sent shockwaves through the quiet village of Adheigaon in Odisha’s Ganjam district, a 25-year-old man has been apprehended by the police for allegedly murdering his wife and two-year-old daughter. The accused, identified as K Ganesh Patra, is believed to have released a venomous snake into their room while they were asleep, leading to their tragic demise.

The accused had been embroiled in a bitter marital dispute with his 23-year-old wife, K Basanti Patra, whom he had married in 2020. The couple also had a beautiful two-year-old daughter named Debasmita. The strained relationship had reached a boiling point, prompting the accused to resort to this heinous act of violence.

According to the authorities, Patra had deceitfully obtained a venomous snake from a snake charmer, falsely claiming that it was for religious purposes. On the fateful night of October 6, he cunningly released the cobra into the room where his wife and daughter peacefully slept. Tragically, both were discovered lifeless the following morning, succumbing to fatal snake bites. Meanwhile, the accused callously slept in another room, fully aware of the horror that awaited him.

Initially registered as an unnatural death case, the police’s suspicions were aroused when the father-in-law of the deceased lodged an FIR, accusing Patra of being directly involved in the untimely demise of his daughter and granddaughter. Acting swiftly on the complaint, Ganjam Superintendent of Police, Jagmohan Meena, ordered a thorough investigation into the matter.

“The accused was apprehended a month after the incident due to the time-consuming nature of gathering evidence. During the interrogations, he vehemently denied any involvement, attempting to shift blame by suggesting that the snake had entered the room of its own accord. However, under relentless questioning, he ultimately confessed to committing this heinous crime,” stated Superintendent Meena. He further added that the investigation is still ongoing to uncover any additional details surrounding the motive and circumstances of the crime.

The shocking incident has left the community in a state of shock and disbelief. The villagers, who were well acquainted with the couple, struggle to comprehend the depths of the accused’s animosity that led him to commit such a heinous act against his own family.

The arrest of K Ganesh Patra brings some solace to the grieving family, who can now begin the process of seeking justice for their beloved daughter and granddaughter. As the investigation continues, the authorities are determined to uncover every piece of evidence necessary to ensure a watertight case against the accused.

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