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Crime
UP man kills 70-year-old mother, sister with axe over land and pension dispute
✍️ India Today
🗓 19 Sep 2026, 12:49 AM
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A man in Uttar Pradesh allegedly murdered his 70-year-old mother and sister with an axe following a dispute over land and pension, police said.
A shocking incident of double murder has come to light in Uttar Pradesh, where a man allegedly killed his 70-year-old mother and sister with an axe. The gruesome crime reportedly stemmed from a long-standing dispute over family land and pension money.
According to preliminary information, the accused attacked the two women at their residence following a heated argument. The victims sustained severe injuries and died on the spot. The motive behind the killings is said to be related to disagreements over property ownership and the distribution of pension funds.
Local police reached the crime scene soon after being alerted and launched an investigation into the matter. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death. Authorities have initiated a manhunt to apprehend the accused, who is believed to have fled the area after committing the crime.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing disbelief over the brutal nature of the attack. Officials have assured that strict legal action will be taken against the perpetrator once he is arrested.
According to preliminary information, the accused attacked the two women at their residence following a heated argument. The victims sustained severe injuries and died on the spot. The motive behind the killings is said to be related to disagreements over property ownership and the distribution of pension funds.
Local police reached the crime scene soon after being alerted and launched an investigation into the matter. The bodies were sent for post-mortem examination to confirm the cause of death. Authorities have initiated a manhunt to apprehend the accused, who is believed to have fled the area after committing the crime.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the local community, with residents expressing disbelief over the brutal nature of the attack. Officials have assured that strict legal action will be taken against the perpetrator once he is arrested.