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Father Kills Twin Daughters After Sedation
20 Apr
Summary
- A father allegedly murdered his twin daughters in Kanpur.
- The man reportedly sedated the girls before killing them.
- Financial and mental stress are cited as potential motives.
In a shocking incident in Kanpur's Kidwai Nagar area, a 48-year-old pharmaceutical businessman, Shashi Ranjan Mishra, has been arrested for the alleged murder of his twin daughters, both 11 years old. The crime reportedly took place early Sunday morning. Mishra confessed to sedating the girls before strangling them and slitting their throats. He then contacted emergency services himself to report the murders.
The motive for the brutal act is believed to be linked to mental stress, depression, and financial difficulties. Authorities also revealed that Mishra harbored suspicions about his wife, leading him to install CCTV cameras throughout their home. He admitted to planning to commit suicide after killing his daughters but reportedly panicked and did not follow through.
Forensic teams have processed the crime scene, collecting evidence. The bodies of the deceased twins have been sent for post-mortem examination. Police are investigating the sequence of events, including how the mother, present in another room with their younger son, remained unaware of the incident until police arrived.
