Lucknow double murder: Home Guard personnel kills wife, daughter with mobile charging cable; informs police

LUCKNOW: A 56-year-old Home Guard personnel allegedly strangled his wife and 32-year-old daughter to death using a mobile phone charging cable at their residence in the Bhola Kheda locality of Krishna Nagar in Lucknow on Friday morning.The accused, identified as Ravindra Shankar Gupta, informed the police about the murders himself, following which a police team reached the spot and took him into custody.The deceased have been identified as Shyam Dulari (55) and her daughter, Pooja Sahu (32).The incident took place in a lane near Gauri Studio, triggering panic in the neighbourhood.According to police, Gupta told investigators that he was frustrated with his daughter's personal life. He said that she had gone through two failed marriages and was now in a relationship with another man.His wife, however, was supportive of their daughter, a factor that reportedly contributed to tensions within the family.Deputy Commissioner of Police (South) Mohammad Mustaq said Gupta, a resident of Bhola Kheda, had informed the police himself about the deaths of his wife and daughter. A team reached the house, collected evidence and initiated an investigation.Elder daughter files complaintPolice said a case was being registered based on a complaint lodged by the couple's elder daughter. Both bodies were sent for post-mortem examinations to establish the exact cause of death and gather further evidence.Investigators are examining the circumstances leading to the killings and verifying the accused's account of the family dispute. Police said further investigation was underway.You Can Also Check: Gold Rate in Lucknow | Silver Rate in Lucknow | Bank Holidays in Lucknow | Public Holidays in Lucknow | Lucknow AQI | Weather in Lucknow | Petrol Price in Lucknow | Diesel Price in Lucknow | CNG Price in Lucknow | LPG Price in LucknowStay updated with the latest Lucknow news. Download the TOI App.