JAGATSINGHPUR: A man allegedly killed his 65-year-old father and stepmother over a land dispute at Tertang village under Balikuda police limits here on Sunday afternoon.
The deceased were identified as Satyananda Parida (65) and his wife Charulata Parida (50). The accused, Dillip Parida (42), has been detained by police.
Sources said Satyananda, a grocery shop owner of Tertang village, remarried four years ago after the death of his first wife. Following his second marriage with Charulata, disputes frequently arose within the family over various issues, particularly landed property.
Dillip was reportedly upset after his father sold some of his landed property to the sister of his first wife. He had asked his father to transfer all the family property in his name. However, Satyananda turned down his son’s request. Instead, he was reportedly planning to give some of his land to the relatives of Charulata, further angering Dillip.
On Saturday, Dillip’s wife along with his daughter had gone to her parental home in Nilai area of Cuttack district to celebrate Raja festival. Dillip reportedly asked his father again to transfer all the family property in his name. When Satyananda refused, an argument ensued. In a fit of rage, the accused allegedly attacked his father with a chopper. When Charulata tried to intervene, Dillip assaulted her too. Both Satyananda and Charulata suffered grievous injuries and died on the spot.
On being informed, police along with a forensic team reached Tertang for investigation. Jagatsinghpur SP Ankit Verma also visited the village to take stock of the situation.
Balikuda IIC Kabuli Barik said police have detained the accused and seized the chopper used in the crime. So far, no complaint has been filed in connection with the incident. Property dispute appears to be the primary motive behind the double murder. Investigation is underway, he added.