A couple has been found murdered in Badabhairabh of Bhagwatimai Rural Municipality-7 in Dailekh district.

Jaya Bahadur Singh aged around 40 and his wife Kamala Singh, around 39, were found murdered by using a sharp weapon. The Jaya Bahadur’s son, Deepak, has been critically injured. His throat has been slit and has been taken to Nepalgunj Medical College, Kohalpur, for further treatment.

According to Chief at Dailekh District Police Office, Saroj Poudel, Deepak’s condition is critical.

Police said one local Manoj Khadka, 21, has been arrested for his alleged involvement in the murder.

Khadka recorded his statement that he murdered his neighbours at around 7 pm on Sunday following a dispute over financial dealing, police said.