FEROZEPUR – With the arrest of two persons, the Ferozepur police claimed to have unravelled the mystery behind the sensational murder of five members of a family that took place in Talwandi Bhai a few days ago. The accused had also murdered the lone survivor of the family, a girl, whose body is yet to be recovered.
A case in this regard was lodged at the Ghal Khurd police station in this border district on March 20.
Earlier, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar had taken up the matter with his Punjab counterpart to expedite the investigation into the case as all victims hailed from Purnia district of Bihar where the incident had created a lot of unrest.
Giving details, Ferozepur SSP Hardyal Singh Mann said on March 19, Vishwananth, a resident of Talwandi, had informed the police about foul smell emanating from the residence of Banke Bihari, whose wife and daughter, who worked as domestic help at his place, had not reported for work for several days.
