PTI
Baripada (Orissa), Feb 13: Lured by promises of prosperity, a couple has allegedly sacrificed their two sons in Orissa's northern district of Mayurbahanj.
Padmalochan Gan and his wife Tuni had been advised by a tantric to sacrifice their sons Harish (9) and Dipu (7) and hold a puja to set themselves on the path to prosperity, police said on Wednesday.
The couple sacrificed their sons at their home at Tilapada village, about 55 km from Baripada, after observing some rituals in the presence of the tantric, identified as Jagannath Tudu, police said.
Though the incident had occurred about a week ago it came to light only this morning, when the foul smell emanating from the decomposed bodies alerted the local people.
They found the bodies of the two boys and informed the police, which have arrested the couple.