Goa man kills daughter, attacks other with chopper

A 52-year-old painter was arrested on Wednesday on charge of killing his young daughter and seriously injuring the other after he saw them speaking to a youngster in their locality in Sattari sub-district of north Goa, police said.

Accused Shankar Reddy fatally injured Sujata, 20, with a chopper while his other 17-year-old daughter was injured.

Superintendent of Police (North Goa) Umesh Gaonkar told reporters that investigations were on.

--IANS

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