Bank employee kills wife, sister before shooting self in Lucknow
The incident took place outside an ICICI Bank branch in Gomti Nagar where the wife worked as a relationship manager; police said the accused was reportedly experiencing marital discord
On Thursday, an unsettling double murder-suicide unfolded in Lucknow, India, involving government bank employee Manas Vajpayee, 38. According to reports, Vajpayee allegedly shot his wife, Divya Mishra, at her workplace in Gomti Nagar before killing his sister, Tulika, and ultimately taking his own life.
Guards at the ICICI Bank in Gomti Nagar alerted the police to the incident, stating that a 38-year-old man had shot his wife after a brief conversation. Divya Mishra was rushed to the hospital but was pronounced dead upon arrival. The couple had been married for 13 years but had been living apart for over a year.
Less than a minute later, Vajpayee allegedly returned to his home, where he killed his 29-year-old sister, Tulika, and then proceeded to shoot himself. A police statement from Diksha Sharma, Deputy Commissioner of Police (East) Lucknow, indicated that the matter was under investigation and that necessary actions were being taken.
The tragedy has prompted the State's health helpline (104), Tele-MANAS (14416), and Sneha’s suicide prevention helpline (044-24640050) to provide assistance to those struggling with thoughts of suicide.
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