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Crime
Man kills wife and three daughters, flees home after serving tea to father
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 11:03 AM
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A man in an Indian city allegedly murdered his wife and three daughters before abandoning the house after serving tea to his father, according to police reports.
Police sources said a resident of an unnamed city was arrested after a gruesome incident in which he allegedly strangled his wife and their three daughters. The killings reportedly took place inside the family home, after the suspect served tea to his elderly father.
Investigators found the bodies in separate rooms and recovered evidence suggesting the suspect left the premises shortly after the act. Neighbors reported hearing distressing noises and later discovered the scene when they approached the house.
The suspect was taken into custody without resistance, and a formal statement is expected from the local police. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities are probing possible motives, including family disputes.
The incident has shocked the community, prompting calls for increased mental‑health support and domestic‑violence awareness. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.
Investigators found the bodies in separate rooms and recovered evidence suggesting the suspect left the premises shortly after the act. Neighbors reported hearing distressing noises and later discovered the scene when they approached the house.
The suspect was taken into custody without resistance, and a formal statement is expected from the local police. The case is being treated as a homicide, and authorities are probing possible motives, including family disputes.
The incident has shocked the community, prompting calls for increased mental‑health support and domestic‑violence awareness. The investigation remains ongoing, and further details will be released as they become available.