Father Arrested for Allegedly Drugging and Killing Twin Daughters in Kanpur
Kanpur horror: Father, a medical representative, held for allegedly drugging & killing twin daughters over wife’s fidelity suspicions
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In a tragic incident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, a 48-year-old medical representative, has been arrested for allegedly drugging and killing his 11-year-old twin daughters. The police are investigating possible motives, including marital discord and mental health issues.
- 01Shashi Ranjan Mishra has been arrested for allegedly killing his twin daughters.
- 02The incident occurred in Kidwai Nagar's Trimoorti Apartment in Kanpur.
- 03Police are investigating the father's mental health and family dynamics.
- 04Mishra reportedly admitted to mixing sleeping pills in the children's food.
- 05The investigation is ongoing with forensic teams collecting evidence.
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A disturbing case has emerged from Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, where Shashi Ranjan Mishra, a 48-year-old medical representative, was arrested for allegedly killing his 11-year-old twin daughters. The incident took place in their apartment located in Kidwai Nagar's Trimoorti Apartment. Police received a call around 4:30 AM reporting the deaths, and upon arrival, they found the children deceased while the father was still present. Investigators are examining the motive behind the crime, which may involve marital discord and mental health issues. Mishra reportedly confessed to mixing sleeping pills in the girls' food before the attack. The police are conducting a thorough investigation, including analyzing CCTV footage and gathering forensic evidence. The case has raised concerns about domestic violence and mental health, as Mishra's wife indicated he had been struggling emotionally following his mother's death. The investigation is ongoing, with multiple teams working to uncover the full circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
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This incident highlights the serious issues of domestic violence and mental health in families, prompting discussions about support systems for individuals in distress.
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