Man who killed 4 family members & girlfriend with hammer used drugs, say police
In a shocking and disturbing incident, a 23-year-old man in Kerala, India, has been accused of killing four of his family members and his girlfriend using a hammer. The gruesome murders took place at the family’s residence in the Thrissur district, leaving the community in a state of shock and disbelief.
According to the police, the accused, who has not been named, surrendered to the authorities after committing the crimes. During the investigation, police officials discovered “evidence of drug use” on the accused, which they believe may have played a role in the murders.
“The exact nature of the drug can be ascertained only after scientific examination,” a police officer was quoted as saying by PTI.
The incident occurred on the evening of [date], when the accused went to his family’s residence in the Thrissur district. The family members, including the accused’s parents, brother, and sister, were at home when the accused arrived. He then used a hammer to kill them, one by one.
The police were informed about the murders by a neighbor who heard screams and sounds of violence coming from the family’s residence. When the police arrived at the scene, they found the bodies of the four family members and the girlfriend, all of whom had been brutally murdered with a hammer.
The accused was found at the scene, covered in blood and with signs of physical struggle. He was taken into custody and questioned by the police, who discovered that he had been using drugs.
The police have not yet released the names of the victims or the accused, but it is believed that the family members were all in their mid-to-late 20s. The girlfriend, who was also a victim, was reportedly in a relationship with the accused.
The motive behind the murders is still unclear, but police officials believe that the accused’s drug use may have played a role in the crimes. The police are still investigating the incident and are awaiting the results of forensic tests, including toxicology reports, to determine the exact nature of the drug used by the accused.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, with many residents expressing outrage and disbelief at the brutality of the murders. The police have promised to leave no stone unturned in their investigation and to bring the accused to justice.
The use of drugs as a motive for crime is a growing concern in India, with many experts warning of the devastating consequences of drug addiction. The government has launched several initiatives to combat drug abuse, including increased funding for drug rehabilitation centers and stricter penalties for drug traffickers.
In the meantime, the police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The case is being investigated by a team of police officials, including forensic experts and psychologists, who are working to piece together the events leading up to the murders.
As the investigation continues, the community is left to grapple with the senseless and brutal nature of the murders. The incident serves as a grim reminder of the devastating consequences of drug abuse and the importance of addressing this growing problem.
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