‘Freak’ Firing By Man Kills Wife, Leaves Daughter Critical In Odisha’s Kalahandi

Bhawanipatna: A freak firing from a country-made gun by a man reportedly claimed the life of his wife and left his daughter critically injured at a village in Odisha’s Kalahandi district.

As per preliminary information, the incident took place at Ranpur village under the jurisdiction of Thuamul Rampur police station in the district.

The deceased woman was identified as Dema Dei Majhi, while her daughter Bidya is undergoing treatment in hospital. Her condition was stated to be critical.

Sources said that the woman’s husband Bana Majhi was proceeding to forest with a country-made gun on Saturday. He was stopped by his wife and daughter, who also took away the gun from the man.

However, Bana Majhi did not pay any heed and tried to snatch the gun from the duo when an accidental firing occurred. His wife and daughter sustained grievous gunshot injuries.

Both were immediately rushed to a hospital at Bhawanipatna and then sent to Burla. While Jema died on the way, Bidya is undergoing treatment at VIMSAR at Burla.

Bana Majhi has been detained by police following the incident and his gun was seized.
Probe is underway to ascertain whether the incident was accidental or planned shooting.