Chhattisgarh Police on Friday arrested a 19-year-old youth for killing his mother and elder sister after he was scolded for coming home drink in the SECL quarters in Korba district.
Korba Superintendent of Police Bhojram Patel identified him Aman Das of Adarsh Nagar Colony.
Laxmi (44) and her daughter Anchal (21) were found in a bathroom in a house in the SECL colony, Patel said.
The incident came into light when neighbours noticed the main entrance door was open but no movement of the family members.
During investigation, the police detained the accused and he confessed to stabbing them with a sharp knife after a verbal spat. The young man's father works in South Eastern Coalfield Ltd (SECL).