PATNA: In a fit of rage, a man on Friday allegedly killed his two nephews and a niece in Aurangabad, using a lawnmower after they did not open the door of their house promptly when he knocked. The incident took place under Hasanpura police station limits in Aurangabad district.
The accused has been identified as Guddu Pal. Dawoodnagar sub-divisional police officer (SDPO) Ashok Kumar Das said the deceased have been identified as Anish (10), Ayush (7) and Anushka (5), sons and daughter of Aman Pal.
Enraged over the delay in opening the door, the accused, a resident of Khuthan village, allegedly killed the minors. Police are investigating the case from all angles, including possible old enmity.
After committing the crime, the accused allegedly tried to end his life by trying to cut his throat. He has been referred to a hospital in Patna and remains in police custody.
Sources said the accused played a song at full volume during the incident.
Meanwhile, the police took samples from the scene and sent them for examination to the state forensic medicine laboratory.
An investigating officer said the reason for the serious incident has yet to be determined. “The police will record the statement of the accused once he regains consciousness. He is currently unable to record his statement,” the officer said.
