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Crime
Odisha: Couple killed, son injured in home invasion; neighbour arrested
✍️ The New Indian Express
🗓 03 Nov 2026, 06:49 AM
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A couple was murdered and their 12-year-old son injured in a home invasion in Odisha. Police have arrested a neighbour in connection with the crime.
A violent crime has shocked the community in Odisha, where a couple was found dead at their residence following a home invasion. The incident also left their 12-year-old son seriously injured.
Local police responded to the scene and launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the double murder. Authorities confirmed that the attackers had broken into the home, leading to the tragic loss of two lives.
In a swift move, law enforcement officials have arrested a neighbour in connection with the case. The suspect is currently in custody as police gather evidence and question witnesses to establish the full timeline of the events.
The injured child has been rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff are attending to his injuries, while the family and local residents remain in a state of shock over the sudden violence.
Local police responded to the scene and launched an immediate investigation into the circumstances surrounding the double murder. Authorities confirmed that the attackers had broken into the home, leading to the tragic loss of two lives.
In a swift move, law enforcement officials have arrested a neighbour in connection with the case. The suspect is currently in custody as police gather evidence and question witnesses to establish the full timeline of the events.
The injured child has been rushed to a nearby hospital for emergency treatment. Medical staff are attending to his injuries, while the family and local residents remain in a state of shock over the sudden violence.