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Bank employee kills wife, sister before taking own life in Lucknow
A bank employee allegedly shot his wife and sister outside an ICICI Bank branch in Lucknow on Monday before turning the gun on himself. Police said the man was reportedly dealing with marital discord at the time of the incident.
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The tragic incident unfolded outside the ICICI Bank premises in Gomti Nagar, where the employee's wife worked as a relationship manager. Authorities said the accused man reportedly arrived at the location and fired at his wife and sister before fatally shooting himself.
The sequence of events, according to initial police investigation, stemmed from domestic tensions the man had been experiencing. Officers at the scene noted that marital discord may have been a contributing factor to the violent outcome.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the banking sector and raised fresh concerns about workplace safety in the financial services industry. Police have launched a detailed investigation into the circumstances leading up to the shooting.
Authorities have registered a case and are working to gather statements from witnesses and bank staff who were present at the branch during the incident. The bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination.