Brahmapur: Father-Son Duo Arrested by Bada Bazar Police for Attempted Murder Over Neighborly Dispute
Desk,News,Odishabarta
BRAHMAPUR, 21/10/26:The Bada Bazar Police have arrested a father and son in connection with an attempted murder case following a violent altercation in the Municipality Colony area.
The accused have been identified as Khakan Naga (50) and his 19-year-old son, Bishal Naga, alias Babu, both residents of Harijan Sahi under the Bada Bazar police limits.
Case Background
According to the police, the incident took place on October 20, 2026, around 5:30 PM.
The complainant, 24-year-old Chandan Kandi of Harijan Sahi, reported that Khakan Naga restrained and verbally abused him.
The verbal altercation quickly escalated into a physical tussle.
During the scuffle, Khakan Naga allegedly struck the victim on the head with an iron rod, while his son Bishal assaulted him with a stone with the intent to cause fatal harm.
The victim sustained severe bleeding head injuries and was rushed to City Hospital in Brahmapur for emergency medical treatment.
Police Action and Charges
Acting swiftly on the complaint filed by the victim at 9:30 PM on the same day, a team from Bada Bazar Police Station registered a formal case (Case No. 796, dated 20.10.2026).
The charges include sections related to wrongful restraint, attempt to murder, obscene acts, criminal intimidation, and acts done by several persons in furtherance of common intention under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS).
Seizures: Police visited the crime scene, conducted inspections, and successfully recovered and seized the weapons of offence—an iron rod and a stone.
Investigation: Key witnesses were examined at the spot.
Arrests: Following all legal protocols, both accused were apprehended on October 20 at 11:30 PM, just hours after the incident was reported.
Current Status
Both accused individuals were produced before the Hon’ble Court of the Sub-Divisional Judicial Magistrate (SDJM), Brahmapur, with a formal prayer for judicial remand. Police officials stated that further investigation into the matter is currently underway.
