Nabarangpur: A 27-year-old man is in police custody on charges of allegedly killing his 24-year-old niece after their love affair turned awry. The incident occurred in Anchalgumma village under Tentulikhunti police limits of Nabrangpur district.
As per reports, the accused Bhisma Harijan (27) and the victim Dharani Ganda (24) were having a secret love affair for some time. Dharani’s family have also accused Bhisma of maintaining physical relation with her on false promises of marriage.
Yesterday afternoon the two had an argument while talking over the telephone. At around 5 pm, they were spotted entering the local high school together.
When Dharani did not return home by 9 pm, her family began a search. She was found in an unconscious state on the school premises. They rushed her to Tentulikhunti hospital, where the doctor declared her ‘brought dead’.
The victim’s family filed a complaint today morning. Based on the complaint and eyewitness report a case was filed. The accused Bhisma was taken into custody for questioning.
The exact cause behind the murder is yet to be ascertained. A probe is underway.