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Home guard arrested after wife, daughter found dead in Lucknow
Police in Lucknow have arrested a home guard on suspicion of murdering his wife and daughter. The bodies were discovered in the Krishnanagar area with evidence suggesting the use of a data cable in the crime.
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A home guard identified as Ravindra Shankar has been taken into custody by Lucknow police following the discovery of his wife and daughter's bodies in the Krishnanagar locality. The victims have been identified as Shyama Dulari and Puja Sahu. Initial investigation suggests the two were asphyxiated, with police indicating that a data cable was used in the killings. Police teams have begun a detailed interrogation of the accused while forensic specialists have launched a parallel investigation to gather evidence. The case is being treated as a double homicide. Authorities have not yet disclosed additional details regarding the motive or circumstances that led to the alleged crimes. The investigation remains ongoing.