Varanasi: Murder Accused On Bail Shoots Dead Wife And 3 Children, Suspect’s Body Found Later

Varanasi News: Liquor businessman Rajendra Gupta allegedly murdered his wife and three children over familial disputes, police said. His dead body was later found in suspicious circumstances.

Varanasi: Rajendra Gupta is suspected of murdering his wife Neetu Gupta, their elder son Navneendra Gupta, younger son Subeendra Gupta, and daughter Gaurangi.

Source : निशांत चतुर्वेदी

A liquor businessman allegedly shot dead his wife and three children in the Bhadohi area of Varanasi before fleeing the scene. According to police, 59-year-old Rajendra Gupta is suspected of murdering his wife Neetu Gupta aged 45, their elder son Navneendra Gupta aged 25, younger son Subeendra Gupta aged 15, and daughter Gaurangi aged 16. The incident took place in a lane in front of the Bhadohi powerhouse, where the family resided.

The police have sealed the crime scene and dispatched forensic teams to investigate. Rajendra Gupta's body was later found in suspicious circumstances in the Rohania area of Varanasi, as confirmed by officials from the Rohania police station.

Rajendra Gupta Was Out On Bail, Implicated In Father's Murder Case 

The motive behind the killings may be linked to familial and property disputes. Rajendra Gupta, a liquor trader, had more than 18 tenants living in his house in Bhadohi. Notably, he was previously implicated in a case involving the murder of his father and a guard in 1997 and was out on bail.

Rajendra Gupta was reportedly estranged from his wife due to ongoing disputes. It was after his mother knocked on the house door and received no response that neighbours were called, leading to the discovery of the bodies and police arrival at the crime scene.

According to Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Gaurav Banswal, the family was murdered when they were fast asleep. Rajendra's mother told the cops that the couple were having a dispute. The police have recovered empty shells of a pistol from the residence, he added, as reported by PTI. The police stated they are trying to find out the motive behind the killings while a probe is underway. 

(With Inputs By PTI)