Keonjhar Horror: Police Arrest Brother, Detain Two in Triple Killing

Keonjhar district has been shaken by a shocking triple murder in Nialijharana village under Anandapur subdivision.

Three members of a family—Jitendra, his wife, and their elder daughter—were brutally killed, sparking widespread outrage and grief in the region.

Police have arrested Jitendra’s brother, Lakshman, in connection with the crime.

Two relatives, Baidyanath Soren and his son Sudam Soren, have also been detained for questioning.

Investigators suspect the murders stemmed from a land dispute, a claim supported by the statement of the surviving younger daughter.

A forensic team has examined the crime scene, collected evidence, and sent the bodies for post-mortem at Anandapur hospital.

Authorities have announced plans to reconstruct the crime scene to strengthen the case and ensure justice.

Police officials have assured that all possible angles are being investigated with urgency, and the motive behind the killings will be thoroughly established.