The daughter of a 55-year-old man allegedly killed her father with a sickle late Monday night in Limunda locality of Raliya village under Hardi Bazar police station limits in Korba district, Chhattisgarh, police said. The incident occurred after a dispute between the two.
According to police, Ashok Kumar Kevat, 55, was allegedly attacked by his elder daughter, Geeta Kevat, 27, at around 2 am following an argument. The family had come to the village on February 9 in connection with work related to land compensation. During the night, an altercation broke out between the father and daughter. It is alleged that the father used abusive language, after which the dispute escalated. Geeta allegedly attacked him with a sickle kept in the house, causing a severe neck injury. Ashok Kumar died on the spot.
After the incident, Geeta stepped outside the house and informed relatives that she had killed her father. When family members entered the house, they found Ashok Kumar lying in a pool of blood. The deceased’s brother, Santosh Kumar, said he went inside the house after receiving information and found Ashok’s body. Police were subsequently informed.
Police said the deceased’s wife and three daughters had been living separately in the Adile Chowk area of Korba for the past eight years. Family tension had been ongoing for a long time.
Preliminary investigation has indicated prolonged differences within the family. Allegations have also been made that the deceased consumed alcohol and suspected the character of his wife and daughters.
Geeta Kevat was active on social media and YouTube. A dispute had arisen earlier over one of her videos, and the concerned youth had filed a complaint with the cyber cell. Police said all these aspects are being examined and no conclusion has been reached.
Hardi Bazar police station in-charge Pramod Dansena said a police team reached the spot immediately after receiving information and assessed the situation. The body was recovered from the house and sent for post-mortem after completing inquest formalities. The accused daughter was taken into custody at the scene and questioning has begun.
Police are recording statements of nearby residents and family members to ascertain the exact reason behind the incident. Evidence has also been collected from the scene. Officials said all aspects are being thoroughly investigated and further legal action will be taken based on the facts.
