Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh: In a shocking and tragic incident in Chhindwara, an entire family of eight was brutally killed by a family member using an axe on Tuesday. The man killed his parents, wife, children, and siblings before ending his own life by hanging himself.
The horrifying event occurred in the village of Bodal Kachar, within the jurisdiction of Mahuljhir police station, in a tribal-dominated area. The killings are believed to have taken place between 2 and 3 AM.
Upon receiving the report of the mass murder, Mahuljhir police arrived at the scene and sealed off the entire village. The Superintendent of Police from Chhindwara, Manish Khatri, also rushed to the location for further investigation. The police recovered the axe used in the attack from the scene.
According to police reports, the accused was reportedly mentally unstable and they are investigating whether he had any substance addiction. It is believed that the incident occurred following a fight with his wife. The man had recently married, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation.
One child from the family managed to survive the attack by escaping and informing the police. The bodies of the victims were found scattered inside the house, and the police have sent them for post-mortem examination.
This tragic incident has left the community in shock as police continue their thorough investigation to uncover more details.
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