Sambalpur, Apr 26: In a tragic incident, a man allegedly killed his sister-in-law and nephew in Dalkibahal village under Gobindpur police station limits in Sambalpur district.

According to reports, the man allegedly attacked the woman and her one-year-old son with an axe. 

The accused has been identified as Lochan Pinga and the deceased woman and her son are identified as Purnima Pinga and Anshu.

According to the reports, Yesterday night when Purnima Pinga's husband, Parameswar Pinga, was not present at his house, Lochan allegedly attacked and killed Purnima and Anshu.

On being informed, Kuchinda SDPO, Gobindpur IIC, and Gadaposha police out-post officials reached the spot and started an investigation into the matter.

However, Lochan (the accused) tried to flee away from the area after committing the double murder, but the local police successfully nabbed the accused.

The reason behind Lochan's heinous act is yet to be ascertained.