manaloplay UP: 2 Arrested After Family Of 5, Including Three Children, Found Dead In Meerut

Family of 5 found dead at home in UP's Meerut Photo: PTI Family of 5 found dead at home in UP's Meerut Photo: PTI

Two persons were held Friday over the sensational killing of five members of a family whose bodies were found at their home in Uttar Pradesh's Meerut.

Bodies of Moin, his wife Asma and their three daughters, Afsa (8), Aziza (4) and Adiba (1), were recovered by the police. While the bodies of Moin and Asma were found lying on the floor, the children were found dead in a bed box

Moin, a mechanic by profession, and his wife Asma had been missing since Wednesday.

What Did Police Say?

Meerut Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vipin Tada said, "The manner in which the house was locked suggests that the individual involved in the crime may have been someone known to the family."

As the cops reached the spot, they found that the door of the house was locked. "After gaining access through the roof, they found the bodies of Moin, his wife Asma and their three daughters-- Afsa (8), Aziza (4) and Adiba (1)," Tada told reporters.

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The SSP further said the legs of one of the deceased were found tied with a bedsheet, adding a forensic team and senior officers are collecting evidence from the site.

The SSP said the preliminary investigations point towards an old enmity as the possible motive behind the incident. "A detailed investigation is underway," he added.

Forensic teams are examining the house, and police are working to uncover the circumstances behind the horrifying incident.

Allegations Made By Family

According to the Lisari Gate police, Asma's brother, Shamim, had arrived and lodged a formal complaint late at night. He accused Asma's younger sister-in-law, Nazrana, and her two brothers of involvement in the suspected murders.

Moin, who is a mason, and Asma had been missing since Wednesday, Tada said. According to police, Moin's brother Salim was the first to witness the horrifying scene when he went to check on the family concerned over his brother's whereabouts.

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Salim arrived at Moin's house with his wife. After several unsuccessful attempts to open the door, they forced entry with the help of neighbours.

Asma's brother Shamim told reporters he lives in Hapur and it was his sister's second marriage which happened nine years ago.

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When asked about who might be behind the murders, he said he had no idea. However, he emphasised that his sister was a good person who did not have conflicts with anyone. He appealed for justice.

Speaking about Moinmanaloplay, he said he was a mason. He also revealed that some time ago, Moin's elder brother had been given Rs 4.5 lakh as a loan for acquiring some land.