New Delhi: A horrifying crime has shocked the Karimganj district of Assam, where a 37-year-old man brutally murdered his elderly parents and broadcast the act live on Facebook. The gruesome incident, which has left the community and authorities in disbelief, occurred on Sunday around 2:30 pm in Brahmanshasan village.The accused, identified as Abdul Haleem, reportedly attacked his parents following a heated argument. He first assaulted them and then proceeded to slit their throats with a sharp weapon, capturing the entire event on a live social media feed. The live-streamed video left viewers horrified, and even the police were shaken by the brutality of the act.Arrest and investigationPolice from Karimganjs Neelambazar station were alerted to the crime and arrested Abdul Haleem later that evening. According to a senior officer, the initial investigation suggests that the accused may not be mentally stable. We have registered a case, and further investigation is underway, the officer said.Abdul was detained under Section 103(1) of the Indian Penal Code and is set to be presented in court following the completion of the preliminary investigation. Locals revealed that Abdul argued with his parents before the fatal attack. After committing the crime, he was seen leaving the area on a bicycle, as captured in the Facebook video. Police tracked and apprehended him from a nearby location.Aftermath and legal proceedingsThe bodies of Abduls parents were found at the scene and taken to Karimganj Civil Hospital for postmortem. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover the full details surrounding the case. The shocking nature of this crime has left the local community in mourning and raised questions about mental health awareness and the influence of social media.
