LUCKNOW: In a tragic incident of domestic violence in Gonda district, a 19-year-old man was allegedly beaten to death by his younger brother on Sunday. The accused then assaulted his father and set the family home ablaze, resulting in the death of a buffalo and destruction of property worth several lakh rupees, police reported.
Incident Details
The event unfolded in Jatmalpur village under the Wazirganj police station limits. Authorities arrested the accused, identified as Akku alias Hulsi Nishad (18), and initiated a thorough investigation.
The deceased was identified as Ankit Nishad (19). His body was recovered near the family home and sent for post-mortem examination.
Discovery of the Incident
The incident came to light when villagers noticed thick smoke rising from Bhullan Nishad's house in the early hours of Sunday. Concerned residents rushed to the scene and found Bhullan injured on the ground outside. A buffalo was found dead near the residence, while Ankit's body was discovered a short distance away. Household belongings were engulfed in flames, causing extensive damage.
Police and fire response teams arrived and brought the situation under control. Bhullan Nishad's family includes five sons and a daughter; Ankit was one of the sons, and Akku is the youngest.
Family Background and Mental Health Issues
Family members informed police that Akku had allegedly been suffering from mental instability for some time. According to relatives, he frequently displayed aggressive behavior, threw household items, and often engaged in physical altercations with family members. Despite these outbursts, the family continued to live with him, believing his behavior manageable.
Sequence of Events
Preliminary investigation suggests that the accused first attacked his elder brother Ankit with a sheesham wooden stick, repeatedly striking him and causing fatal injuries. Ankit is believed to have died instantly. After allegedly killing his brother, Akku turned on his father, assaulting him and leaving him injured. He then set the family home on fire before either fleeing or remaining at the scene, police said.
The blaze destroyed household goods and valuables worth several lakh rupees. A buffalo trapped during the incident also died, adding to the family's losses.
Police Response and Investigation
Wazirganj Station House Officer Vipul Pandey stated that the accused has been taken into custody and is being questioned. “Accused Akku alias Hulsi assaulted his brother Ankit with a stick, resulting in his death. He also injured his father and set the house on fire, in which a buffalo died. Police are investigating all aspects of the case and necessary legal action is being taken,” Pandey said.
Police are awaiting the post-mortem report to determine the exact cause of death. A case has been registered, and investigators are also examining the accused's mental health history as part of the probe.
