- By Chetna Shree
- Wed, 17 Jun 2026 10:47 AM (IST)
- Source:JND
- Three family members found murdered in Prayagraj village.
- Niece's boyfriend arrested for killing over marriage dispute.
- Police suspended inspector, arrested village head for negligence.
Jagran Correspondent, Prayagraj: Panic gripped the village on Tuesday morning when the blood-soaked bodies of three family members, an uncle and two aunts, were discovered. According to police, they were attacked late Monday night by their niece's boyfriend, who allegedly viewed them as obstacles to the couple's marriage.
Following a swift action, the police arrested the lover, his brother, and two associates within 12 hours of the incident.
Station Inspector Suspended, Village Head Arrested
In February 2026, the family filed a complaint at a local police station against a man for kidnapping their niece. However, the police did not take any action at that time. The village head brokered a settlement.
Following the incident, Station Inspector Ramvilas has been suspended for negligence, and the village head has been arrested.
Himashu Shot, Admitted To SRN Hospital
When police brought Sunny to the scene to recover the wooden stake used in the killing, he allegedly snatched an officer's pistol and opened fire while attempting to flee. Police retaliated in self-defence, shooting him in the leg. He has been admitted to SRN Hospital for treatment.
Chilling Details Emerge In Prayagraj Triple Murder
According to a report by Jagran.com, Shyamlal Gupta (alias Kallu) managed a grocery shop from his home along with farming. He is survived by his wife, who is mentally challenged. The couple had no children.
On Monday night, Shyamlal was at his shop while his sisters-in-law, Indravati (wife of the late Dudhnath) and Amravati (wife of Nebbu Lal), were inside the house. A group of young men arrived and attacked all three individuals using a heavy object.
Shyamlal's wife, who was sleeping inside the house, escaped with only minor scratches. The incident came to light around 5:00 AM on Tuesday when villagers discovered Shyamlal’s body lying near a cot, while the blood-soaked bodies of Indravati and Amravati were found near the hand pump.
Following the incident, Police Commissioner Jogendra Kumar, Additional Police Commissioner (Law and Order) Dr Ajay Pal Sharma, and Yamunanagar DCP Vivek Yadav arrived at the scene with forensic teams and dog squad to investigate.
Investigators found a pair of slippers at the scene, which a sniffer dog tracked to the house of Himanshu Yadav, alias Sunny.
According to the report, Sunny had eloped with Shyamlal's niece in February. However, he returned the next day. While village head Guddu brokered a settlement at the time, the family had filed complaints at the local police station and through the Integrated Grievance Redressal System (IGRS). Five days before the incident, Sunny had reportedly threatened to kill the family to marry the woman.
Police have arrested four individuals, including Sunny. According to DCP Vivek Chandra Yadav, Sunny, along with two of his associates, killed the three family members as he viewed them as obstacles to the couple's marriage. Police have registered a case based on a complaint filed by Amravati's son-in-law, Lokpati.
How The Incident Unfolded?
According to the police, the accused, Sunny Yadav, has confessed to the crime. He arrived at Shyamlal Yadav's house at 10:30 PM on Monday night, accompanied by accomplices. Shyamlal was at his shop in the house at the time. The dispute occurred while Sunny was buying snacks.
Sunny then attacked Shyamlal with a wooden stake. Hearing the screams, Indravati rushed to his rescue, but the attackers attacked her and killed Amravati as well.
(With Inputs From Jagran.com)