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Crime
Chhattisgarh Couple Found Hacked to Death; Son Suspected by Police
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 18 Aug 2026, 06:34 PM
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Police in Chhattisgarh have identified the son of a couple as the prime suspect after the parents were found hacked to death in their home.
Police in Chhattisgarh arrested the 24‑year‑old son of a local couple after investigators found the parents dead in their house, both victims having suffered multiple blows with a sharp object.
The crime scene was secured at the residence in the rural area of the state, where forensic teams collected evidence and documented the injuries.
According to the police, the son was the last person seen with the couple and was taken into custody following a brief interrogation.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking further witnesses and forensic analysis to confirm the motive and method of the killings.
The incident has shocked the local community, prompting police to increase patrols and conduct outreach to ensure public safety.
The crime scene was secured at the residence in the rural area of the state, where forensic teams collected evidence and documented the injuries.
According to the police, the son was the last person seen with the couple and was taken into custody following a brief interrogation.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities seeking further witnesses and forensic analysis to confirm the motive and method of the killings.
The incident has shocked the local community, prompting police to increase patrols and conduct outreach to ensure public safety.