Man Kills Four Family Members With Stick In Madhya Pradesh's Anuppur, Four Injured

Anuppur, Madhya Pradesh: A 32-year-old man named Prem Singh Gond allegedly killed four members of his family and injured four others in a village using a stick on Saturday, according to police reports. The attack occurred in Amoda village within the district of Anuppur. Prem Singh was residing with his mother at his maternal grandparents' residence when the incident took place.

On Friday night, he had assaulted the local temple priest, Gangaram, leading to his arrest by the villagers who restrained him. His mother, Anupia Bai, released him between 4 a.m. and 5 a.m. on Saturday, after which he picked up a nearby stick and began attacking family members. The victims included Prem Singh's maternal grandmother, Bhanni Bai Gond (70), her husband, Sampat Singh Gond (75), and his mother, Anupia Bai (50).

Additionally, his maternal uncle, Chain Singh, and two of his daughters, ages 6 and 3, were also injured. Monica, Chain Singh's other daughter, succumbed to her injuries later. Chain Singh, Chanchal, and Bharti are currently receiving medical treatment at Shahdol Hospital, while Gangaram is being treated for injuries sustained in the earlier assault.

A police team arrived at the scene after receiving information about the incident and secured the area. Prem Singh has been apprehended, and a forensic team is collecting evidence from the location. The motive behind the attack remains unclear, and investigators are probing the circumstances that led to the assault.