Teenager kills, burns parents in Haryana

After murdering his parents with a sharp-edged weapon, the boy sprinkled kerosene on the bodies and set them on fire. He then fled from the spot.

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The victims have been identified as Rampal, 45, and his wife Guddi. Rampal ran an agriculture business in Ulhera village in Sonipat district, some 40 km from Delhi.

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Police were informed about the incident by the village headman.

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"We are investigating the incident. The victims were sleeping when they were killed," said Deputy Superintendent of Police Balbir Singh.

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Police have registered a case of murder against the accused and are conducting raids at various places to nab him.

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"He had become addicted to liquor. He is absconding but we will arrest him soon," the officer said.

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