1. Investigation into deaths in Odisha’s Naxal-hit region
2. Authorities probe fatal incident in Odisha’s insurgency-affected zone.

Accident – Death – Obituary News :

Couple Found Hacked to Death in Naxal-Affected Area of Kandhamal District

In a tragic incident, a middle-aged couple was discovered brutally murdered in a Naxal-affected region of Kandhamal district late on Friday night. The victims, identified as Dahira Kanhara and Batasi, were found with fatal head injuries, believed to have been inflicted by sharp weapons.

Despite the location of the crime, initial investigations by the police have indicated that the killings were not carried out by Naxal extremists. There was no clear evidence linking the couple’s deaths to Naxal activity, and no written message was left behind by the perpetrators.

According to law enforcement officials, Naxal operatives typically do not employ sharp weapons in their acts of violence, further casting doubt on their involvement in this particular case. The bodies of Dahira and Batasi were discovered by local villagers near a river on Saturday morning.

Investigators are now exploring alternative motives for the double murder, with suspicions pointing towards possible disputes related to witchcraft practices or personal enmity, such as involvement in illegal activities like the cultivation of ganja. Police sources have indicated that there have been allegations suggesting that the couple may have been targeted due to their alleged involvement in witchcraft.

The community in the area has been left in shock and disbelief following the brutal deaths of Dahira and Batasi. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the truth behind this heinous crime and bring the perpetrators to justice.

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