Tragic Family Feud: Elderly Couple Shot Dead by Minor Nephew

An elderly couple, Rajendra Singh and his wife Saroj, were shot dead by their minor nephew following a dispute in the Takrokhi area. Their son sustained injuries but is in stable condition. Police have formed teams to apprehend the minor, who is currently on the run.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Lucknow | Updated: 17-07-2024 10:40 IST | Created: 17-07-2024 10:40 IST
Tragic Family Feud: Elderly Couple Shot Dead by Minor Nephew
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An elderly couple, Rajendra Singh (62) and his wife Saroj (56), were fatally shot by their minor nephew following a heated argument, police reported on Wednesday.

The incident, which left the couple's son injured, took place in the Takrokhi area under Indira Nagar police station on Tuesday night. According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (North) Abhijat R Shankar, the tragic event unfolded after Singh had an argument with his sister, the mother of the accused.

Residents conveyed that Singh, a retired government employee, lived with his family, including his sister and her son, in the same house. The two injured victims were rushed to a hospital where doctors declared Singh and his wife deceased. Their son is receiving treatment and is in stable condition. Police teams have been dispatched to locate the minor suspect who remains at large.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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