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Crime
Mother and Son Fatally Hacked in Chhattisgarh, Daughter Injured
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🗓 10 Oct 2026, 06:32 PM
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A mother and her son were killed with knives in a Chhattisgarh residence while their daughter sustained injuries, police said.
Police in Chhattisgarh reported a gruesome incident in which a mother and her son were attacked with sharp weapons and succumbed to their injuries. The assault took place inside the family home, and the victims were found dead at the scene.
The surviving daughter, who was present during the attack, suffered multiple injuries but survived after receiving medical attention. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or the exact location of the house pending formal notification to the families.
Local law enforcement has launched an investigation, sealing the premises and collecting forensic evidence. Senior officials said they are pursuing all leads to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved.
The incident has shocked the nearby community, prompting calls for increased security measures in rural areas of the state. Police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity and assured that the case will be pursued rigorously.
The surviving daughter, who was present during the attack, suffered multiple injuries but survived after receiving medical attention. Authorities have not released the identities of the victims or the exact location of the house pending formal notification to the families.
Local law enforcement has launched an investigation, sealing the premises and collecting forensic evidence. Senior officials said they are pursuing all leads to determine the motive and identify any suspects involved.
The incident has shocked the nearby community, prompting calls for increased security measures in rural areas of the state. Police have urged residents to report any suspicious activity and assured that the case will be pursued rigorously.