In a shocking incident in Odisha’s Ganjam district, a 25-year-old man, K Ganesh Patra, is accused of orchestrating the killing of his 23-year-old wife, K Basanti Patra, and their two-year-old daughter, Debasmita, using a venomous cobra while they slept.

The tragedy unfolded amid a marital dispute between Ganesh and Basanti, who had been married since 2020. Ganesh, claiming religious purposes, obtained the cobra from a snake charmer and released it in the bedroom where his family was sleeping on October 6, following a heated argument.

Initially denying his involvement, Ganesh later informed neighbors the next morning that both his wife and daughter had succumbed to snake bites. The incident raised suspicions, leading to an investigation by Ganjam police.

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Superintendent of Police Jagmohan Meena stated that Ganesh was accused of murder by his father-in-law, resulting in his arrest a month after the tragic event due to delays in evidence gathering.

As questions arose about the unusual circumstances of the deaths, local snake charmers were interrogated. Despite initial denials, Ganesh eventually confessed to the crime during questioning.

Meena commented on the arrest delay, mentioning evidence gathering challenges. The chilling revelation of using a venomous snake to commit the crime has shocked the community, and Ganesh now faces legal consequences for his alleged actions. The investigation highlights the tragic consequences of domestic disputes and underscores the importance of timely intervention in such situations.