25-Year-Old Man Arrested for Killing Wife and Daughter with Venomous Snake in Odisha

Accident – Death – Obituary News : Man Arrested for Allegedly Killing Wife and Daughter with Venomous Snake in Odisha’s Ganjam District

A shocking incident has unfolded in Adheigaon village, located in Odisha’s Ganjam district, where a 25-year-old man has been arrested for the alleged murder of 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, resulting in the tragic deaths.

The authorities have revealed that the accused and his wife, K Basanti Patra, had been embroiled in a marital dispute. They tied the knot in 2020 and were parents to a two-year-old daughter named Debasmita. Investigations have further disclosed that Patra had deceitfully obtained the snake from a snake charmer, misleading him by claiming it would be used for religious purposes.

On the fateful day of October 6, the accused introduced a cobra into his wife and daughter’s sleeping quarters by releasing it from a plastic jar. Tragically, the following morning, both Basanti and Debasmita were discovered lifeless, having succumbed to snake bites. It is worth noting that the accused, however, was found sleeping in another room, seemingly unaffected by the horrifying incident.

Initially, the police registered an unnatural death case. However, the situation took a turn when the father-in-law of the accused filed an FIR, accusing him of being involved in the deaths of his daughter and granddaughter. Acting swiftly on the complaint, Ganjam Superintendent of Police, Jagmohan Meena, initiated an investigation into the matter.

“The accused was apprehended approximately one month after the incident occurred due to some delay in gathering evidence against him,” stated Meena. “During the course of interrogation, he initially refuted the allegations, suggesting that the snake may have entered the room on its own. However, he eventually confessed to committing the heinous crime,” the SP added. The investigation is currently ongoing to ascertain any additional details.

This horrifying incident has shocked the local community and highlights the importance of addressing marital disputes and conflicts in a non-violent manner. The accused will now face the full force of the law as he awaits trial. The tragic loss of two innocent lives serves as a reminder of the need for increased awareness and education on conflict resolution and mental health support.

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