Tragic Murder of Twin Daughters in Kanpur: A Family's Nightmare
Twin daughters killed, wife and 6-year-old son in next room: Chilling details of Kanpur murder case
Hindustan Times
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In a shocking incident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Shashi Ranjan Mishra allegedly murdered his 11-year-old twin daughters after rendering them unconscious with sleeping pills. The crime occurred while his wife and their six-year-old son slept in another room. The motive remains unclear as police investigate Mishra's mental health issues.
- 01Shashi Ranjan Mishra allegedly murdered his twin daughters, aged 11, in their home in Kanpur.
- 02The crime was reported by Mishra himself, who called the police helpline at 4:30 am.
- 03Mishra reportedly mixed sleeping pills into the children's food before the attack.
- 04The family had been experiencing turmoil, exacerbated by Mishra's mental health struggles following his mother's death.
- 05Mishra's wife, Reshma, expressed a desire for him to face the death penalty for the crime.
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In a harrowing incident in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, 45, is accused of murdering his twin daughters, aged 11, by slitting their throats after rendering them unconscious with sleeping pills. The tragedy unfolded in their Kidwai Nagar apartment, where Mishra's wife, Reshma, and their six-year-old son were asleep in another room. Reshma discovered the crime when police arrived at their home early in the morning after Mishra himself called the police helpline at 4:30 am to report the incident. According to police reports, Mishra had shown signs of instability following his mother's death a few months prior, leading to depression and erratic behavior. Reshma noted that he had previously expressed suicidal thoughts and had accused her of infidelity, leading to a turbulent relationship. The police are investigating whether Mishra was receiving any psychiatric treatment at the time of the incident. Reshma, originally from Siliguri, West Bengal, has called for her husband to be hanged for his actions.
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This tragic incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about mental health issues and domestic violence.
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