Kanpur Twin Girls Murder: Father Arrested for Alleged Throat Slitting
In a horrific incident that has sent shockwaves through Kanpur, two 11-year-old twin girls were brutally murdered early Sunday morning, with police alleging their father slit their throats. The tragedy unfolded at Trimurti Apartment in Virat Nagar, located within the jurisdiction of the Naubasta police station area.
Police Response and Arrest
Police authorities reported receiving an emergency alert through the UP-112 system at approximately 4:30 AM, indicating that two minor girls had been killed in a flat at the apartment complex. Upon arrival, officers discovered the bodies of both girls in a blood-soaked condition inside the residence. The accused, identified as Shashi Ranjan Mishra, was found sitting near the bodies and was immediately arrested from the scene.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (South), Deependra Nath Chaudhary, confirmed the arrest and stated that the bodies were sent for post-mortem examination. A heavy police force was deployed in the area to maintain order, with the situation reported to be normal following the incident. The DCP emphasized that the case is being thoroughly investigated and, after completing all legal proceedings, the accused will be sent to jail.
Family Details and Circumstances
According to police information, Shashi Ranjan Mishra is a resident of Trimurti Apartment and operates a medicine business. The family consists of his wife Reshma and three children: the 11-year-old twin daughters named Riddhi and Siddhi, and a six-year-old son named Gannu. The initial police report indicates that Reshma informed authorities about the murder via telephone at 4:30 AM on Sunday.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the bodies of both daughters lying on the floor with blood splattered throughout the house. A forensic team was dispatched to collect evidence and document the crime scene. Police sources revealed that the alleged act was committed while the daughters were sleeping, raising serious questions about the circumstances.
Investigation and Unanswered Questions
Authorities are investigating multiple angles in this tragic case. Significant questions have emerged regarding why the wife, who was present at home during the incident, did not intervene to stop her husband or alert neighbors. Investigators are examining whether she became aware of the situation only after the murders had occurred.
The mother was reportedly in a state of profound shock following the incident and was unable to speak with authorities initially. Police are conducting a comprehensive investigation from all possible perspectives to determine the complete sequence of events and motivations behind this devastating crime.
This heartbreaking incident has left the local community in Kanpur reeling, as authorities continue their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deaths of these two young girls.
