Argus News - Man accused of killing wife, daughter-in-law, granddaughter arrested

Deogarh, Mar 14: Police on Saturday took Ramesh Garia, who had allegedly killed his wife, daughter-in-law, and granddaughter, into custody after a tense standoff with police and local residents.

The murder incident had took place in Gariapali village under Kundheigola police station on Friday.

Following the crime, the accused climbed atop the village water tank to evade arrest.

After Ramesh was traced in the morning, police and the villagers surrounded the water tank.

For nearly three hours, police struggled to apprehend the accused as villagers surrounded the tank to prevent his escape. The situation escalated until the fire brigade arrived, enabling officers to climb up with ladders. Ramesh Garia was eventually subdued and brought down safely before being taken into custody.

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Following his arrest, police immediately transported him to Kundheigola hospital for a medical examination. After confirming his health condition, authorities placed him in custody and initiated a detailed investigation into the gruesome killings.

Police officials have assured that a thorough probe is underway to uncover the circumstances leading to the crime. Meanwhile, the village remains in mourning, grappling with the tragic loss of three lives in a single household.