Police in Murshidabad district arrested a man after reports surfaced that he had attacked four children with a sickle, killing three of them. The crime reportedly took place in a residential area of the district, though the exact location has not been released by the authorities. The suspect was taken into custody by the local police station and is currently in custody pending further investigation. The incident has prompted a wave of grief and calls for stricter safety measures for children in the region.
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Sickle Attack in Murshidabad Claims Three Lives; Perpetrator Detained
In a tragic incident in Murshidabad district, a man assaulted four children with a sickle, resulting in the deaths of three of them. Local authorities have arrested the suspect. The incident has sparked shock and concern across the region.
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Sickle Attack in Murshidabad Claims Three Lives; Perpetrator DetainedPhoto via Indian Express — Kolkata
