Dumka: A day after a youth’s body, with the throat slit, was found in a bush near a pond at Kalipathar village on Sunday, the youth’s father and stepmother have been arrested on charges of murder, police said on Monday.The victim was identified as Binod Marandi (18), and the arrested accused as Jeshu Marandi (50) and Silati Hembram (35).Sadar SDPO Dilip Khalkho said, “The father told police that Binod left home around 9 pm on Saturday without informing family members. He claimed the family and villagers launched a search when the youth failed to return.”“Preliminary investigation revealed that Silati had earlier allegedly attacked Binod on two occasions. Subsequent investigation pointed to the involvement of both accused. Both were arrested and remanded to judicial custody on Monday.” he added.The suspected murder weapon, a sickle-like vegetable-cutting tool, was found near the body. Further investigation is under way, police added.
