Ghazipur, July 27: A 40-year-old man here allegedly hacked his father, mother and sister to death with an axe over a property dispute on Sunday, a police official said. The incident happened at Deelia village in Ghazipur at around 1 pm, he said.

Superintendent of Police Iraj Raja said the accused, identified as Abhay Yadav, allegedly killed his father Shivram Yadav (65), mother Jamuni Devi (60), and sister Kusum Devi (36) over a property dispute. UP Rocked by Triple Murder: Man Kills Parents and Sister With Axe Over Land Dispute in Ghazipur, Flees; Police Launch Manhunt.

Man Kills Parents and Sister With Axe in Ghazipur

"Preliminary investigation reveals that the deceased had reportedly transferred some land and assets to his daughter, which left Abhay Yadav upset. In a fit of rage, he attacked all three with an axe," said Raja, who inspected the crime scene along with senior officers. A police team has been formed to nab the accused, who is currently absconding. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

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