India • Jun 27, 2025

Tragic double homicide in Jharkhand's Lohardaga

A 60-year-old woman and her 16-year-old grandson were killed while they slept in Bhakso village, Lohardaga district, Jharkhand.
Attackers broke in through the rooftop—she was strangled, and he was attacked with an ax.
Police have sent their bodies for post-mortem.

TL;DR

Bodies found in the morning

Family members found the bodies the next morning and alerted police.
Ritesh's father suspects his brother-in-law, who had recently threatened him over a family issue.
The police are investigating, with Superintendent Sadique Anwar Rizvi promising to catch those responsible soon.
No arrests have been made yet.