Kapilnagar Police have apprehended a 25-year-old engineering student for allegedly murdering his parents after a dispute over career suggestions. The accused, Utkarsh Dakhole, reportedly killed his mother Aruna, a teacher, and his father Liladhar, a technician at the Koradi Power Plant, on December 26. The incident came to light on Wednesday, January 1, when neighbors alerted the police.
According to police officials, decomposed bodies of the couple were found at their residence in Kapilnagar. A foul odor emanating from the house prompted neighbors to inform the Kapilnagar Police.
Preliminary investigations revealed that Utkarsh allegedly strangled his mother around 1 pm on December 26 and later stabbed his father to death in the evening.
Utkarsh had been pursuing engineering for six years but struggled to clear several subjects. His parents had recently suggested he switch careers and consider options like ITI or farming. This suggestion reportedly angered Utkarsh, leading to the violent act.
The police have registered a case of murder and are conducting further investigations into the incident.