Bhojpur: The bodies of four family members who were murdered at Dhodlekhani of Ram Prasad rural municipality-2 in Bhojpur district have been transported to the District Hospital for post-mortem examination. The police have completed the initial report at the crime scene, facilitating the transfer of the bodies to the hospital for further investigation.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the gruesome incident involved the killing of four family members by another family member, Rajendra Rai, on Saturday midnight. The victims include Rajendra’s 16-year-old wife, Manisha Giri, his 68-year-old father-in-law, Bel Bahadur Giri, his 45-year-old mother-in-law, Manju Giri, and his 9-year-old brother-in-law, Sapan Giri, as confirmed by the District Police Office in Bhojpur.
Rajendra Rai reportedly called the police control room at midnight to confess the crime. He was found with a severe abdominal injury and, after receiving initial medical care at the District Hospital in Bhojpur, was referred to the BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan for further treatment.
The police investigation has revealed that Rajendra and Manisha entered into a love marriage approximately nine months prior. Manisha had been residing at her parental home due to marital disputes. Rajendra had gone to her natal home to persuade her to return when the tragedy unfolded. The police are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The deceased couple, Bel Bahadur and Manju Giri, have left behind three sons and a daughter who are currently in Kathmandu. Their final rites will be conducted in Bhojpur once their children arrive, according to police statements.