A shocking incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Kushinagar district on Wednesday morning, where a man allegedly shot his sister-in-law before taking his own life, with police suspecting a love affair as the motive. The tragic event occurred around 9:30 am inside a locked room at the man's in-laws' house in Basdila Buzurg village.
Details of the Incident
The accused, identified as Jitendra Prasad (27), originally from Dharamchak village in Bihar's Gopalganj district, had arrived at his in-laws' home on Tuesday evening. He had married Shambhu Prajapati's daughter approximately 11 months ago and stayed overnight after having dinner with the family.
On Wednesday morning, he allegedly called his 18-year-old sister-in-law, Naina Kumari, into his room. According to police, the two then locked themselves inside. It is suspected that he shot her dead before turning the weapon on himself.
Response from Family and Authorities
Family members rushed to the scene after hearing gunshots but found the room locked from inside. Villagers also gathered at the spot and, after looking through a window, informed the police. A police team arrived and broke open the door. A forensic team examined the scene and collected evidence.
Police completed necessary formalities and sent the bodies for custody. Officials stated that the case appears to be linked to a love affair, while investigations are ongoing to establish the exact motive and sequence of events.
Background of the Accused
Jitendra Prasad had been married for less than a year and was visiting his in-laws. The family had no prior indication of any dispute or tension. The incident has left the village in shock, with residents expressing disbelief over the violent act.
