Uttar Pradesh: A seven-hour hostage crisis in Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh, ended with police action. A man was accused of murdering his wife, two priests, and his son. Police killed the accused in an encounter.
The incident occurred in Shambhupur village, under the Ahraula police station area. According to police, a dispute arose during a religious ritual at home, after which the accused allegedly opened fire.
Murder of Wife and Two Priests
The accused allegedly shot his wife and two priests. Police teams arrived at the scene after receiving information about the incident.
The accused then locked himself inside the house with his children, creating a tense situation in the area for several hours.
Son Also Dead
Police tried to persuade the accused to surrender and release the children safely. The standoff continued for nearly seven hours.
During this time, the accused’s younger son was also shot. The seriously injured child was taken to the hospital, where he died.
Two daughters rescued
Police responded to the house to control the situation. During the incident, the accused was shot and died. His two daughters were rescued safely by the police.
Police have launched an investigation into the case. The bodies of the deceased have been sent for post-mortem examination, and efforts are underway to establish the full sequence of events.