A tragic incident unfolded in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, where a family of five was found deceased under suspicious circumstances. The victims included a couple, Moin and his wife Asma, along with their three daughters, aged 8, 4, and 1. Authorities discovered the bodies after responding to a report of a locked house in the Lisadi Gate Police Station area.
According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vipin Tada, the house was locked from the outside, prompting officers to enter through the roof. The couple’s bodies were found on the ground, while the children were discovered hidden inside a bed box. Evidence, such as one victim’s legs tied with a bedsheet, suggests foul play. Initial investigations point to a possible motive of longstanding enmity, and forensic teams are working to gather further evidence.
Moin, a mechanic, and his family had recently moved to the neighborhood. Concerned after losing contact, Moin’s brother Salim visited the house and, with the help of neighbors, forced entry, uncovering the grim scene.
Similar incidents have occurred in the past, including a case in southwest Delhi last year where a father and his four daughters were found dead, suspected of consuming poison, and another in Kurukshetra, Haryana, involving a murder-suicide due to financial distress. Investigations into these tragic events highlight the complexities of familial and societal pressures.
