In a heart-wrenching tragedy at a Lucknow hotel, 24-year-old Arshad brutally ended the lives of his mother and four sisters. His father, Badar, was also complicit in the heinous act. The chilling event on New Year's Day left everyone in shock. The police were alerted early in the morning about the five murders, causing a flurry among the authorities. Senior officials rushed to the scene with their teams. At present, the suspect Arshad is in custody, while his father remains on the run. During interrogation, Arshad made a startling confession and released a video statement.
Here’s the detailed account of this grim incident...
The accused, Arshad, hails from Kuberpur in Agra district. Recently, he took his family to Ajmer and then brought them to Lucknow, staying at Hotel Sharanjeet. All seven family members had been lodged in room number 109 since December 30. That fatal night, Arshad, alongside his father, murdered his mother Asma and four sisters: Alia (9), Alshiya (19), Aksa (16), and Rahmeen (18).
After committing the crime, Arshad confessed on video that he murdered his mother and sisters with his own hands. He blamed his neighbors for harassing them and wanting to take their house, saying they were left wandering aimlessly during winter without any recourse despite raising their voices multiple times.
The Motive Behind Arshad's Actions
During initial questioning, the accused revealed that his family's harassment by neighbors in Agra led him to fear for their future, prompting him to commit the murders. Arshad, fearing what would happen to his mother and sisters if something happened to him, decided to end their lives. He took his family to Ajmer before bringing them to Lucknow, where they stayed at the hotel. A night of food and celebration ensued, followed by the massacre.
Source: aajtak
Arshad suffocated some victims by covering their mouths with cloth and then strangling them with a scarf, while others were killed by slitting wrists with a blade. His father assisted in the murders. Afterward, he dropped his father at the railway station and went to the police station to report the incident. Police have recovered the murder weapon blade and scarf based on the accused’s testimony. Detailed interrogation of the accused is ongoing.
Reports say that late at night, Badar and Arshad brought food and drinks for a New Year celebration. Evidence of drinking has emerged. The crime was committed post-celebration. When the door was opened in the morning, the sight of five lifeless bodies shocked witnesses.
Police Statement
DCP Raveena Tyagi stated that the police immediately reached the scene upon receiving the information. The accused has been arrested, and investigation is ongoing to determine his reasons for taking such drastic action. Evidence is being collected with assistance from a forensic team. Further legal action is in progress while awaiting post-mortem reports.
Details of the Deceased:
1. Alia (age 9, sister) 2. Alshiya (age 19, sister) 3. Aksa (age 16, sister) 4. Rahmeen (age 18, sister) 5. Asma (mother)
Details of the Accused: * Name: Arshad * Father's Name: Badar * Address: Islam Nagar, Tedhi Bagiya, Kuberpur, Agra * Age: 24 years
