Technician murders two colleagues

According to the police, eight technicians (all residents of West Bengal) working for a pumphouse which is under construction by Kudcemp, were living together in an accommodation provided to them. Prahlad, one among them, woke up after hearing a scream around 4.30 am on Thursday, only to see that two of his colleagues lying in a pool of blood and Swafan Konai (48), one of his colleagues, approaching him (Prahlad) with a hammer in his hand.

He immediately raised an alarm following which all others woke up and ran to safety. However, Swafan managed to injure Prahlad. Soon afterwards, other workers at the site tied Swafan. The police later arrested him. The reason for the murders is yet to be ascertained.

Superintendent of Police Dr S Subramanyeshwara Rao and Circle Inspector Nanjunde Gowda visited the spot. A case has been registered at Bantwal rural police station.  

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