Nagaon (Assam), 19 December (HS): In a shocking incident, a man allegedly hacked his wife and two minor daughters to death at Kachkhati area of Dhing in Assam’s Nagaon district, triggering widespread shock and outrage in the locality.

According to police sources, the accused, identified as Emdadul Islam, allegedly committed the crime while the victims were asleep. Preliminary investigation suggests that domestic issues may have led to the brutal act.

The bodies of the woman and her two daughters were found inside their residence with severe injuries, reportedly caused by an axe. After receiving information, police rushed to the spot, recovered the bodies and sent them for post-mortem examination.

The accused has been taken into custody, and a detailed investigation is underway to ascertain the exact motive behind the crime. Police said further legal action will follow based on the findings of the investigation.-------------

Hindusthan Samachar / Sriprakash