India, Aug. 13 -- An Indian-origin teenager has been held in Massachusetts, US, for allegedly murdering his mother and younger brother inside their home.

The accused has been identified as Arjun Aravind, a resident of Acton, and has been charged with two counts of murder, two counts of assault and battery on a household or family member, two counts of assault and battery, use of a vehicle without authority, and theft of a motor vehicle, officials said, news agency PTI reported.

He is accused of killing his brother Siddharth Aravind, 14, and mother Sudha Venkatesan, 45, on Tuesday after which he fled the spot.

Both victims were found with "obvious trauma", but the Chief Medical Examiner is yet to ascertain the exact cause and manner of ...