Lucknow Home Guard Arrested For Murdering Wife And Daughter
· India · Hindustan Times, Indian Express
A 56-year-old Uttar Pradesh Home Guard, Ravindra Shankar, was arrested in Lucknow for allegedly strangling his wife and daughter to death with a data cable. The incident occurred at their residence in the Bholakhera locality of the Krishnanagar area while the victims were sleeping. Police discovered the bodies on Friday morning and have taken the accused into custody for questioning. Preliminary investigations indicate the motive may be linked to frequent domestic disputes. In a separate incident within the same police station area, a 28-year-old painter was also found dead following an alleged assault by a friend.
Why it matters
The incident highlights a severe case of domestic violence resulting in multiple fatalities, prompting a police investigation into the motive.
Read the original report — Hindustan Times
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