A shocking double murder has been reported from Street No. 7 of Avtar Nagar in Jalandhar, leaving residents in fear. A man allegedly killed his wife and father following a domestic dispute. The deceased have been identified as Ayodhya Prakash, the accused’s father, and Savita, his wife. The accused has been identified as 42-year-old Heera Lal.
Soon after the incident was reported, ADCP Rakesh Yadav and ACP Atish Bhatia, along with a police team, reached the spot and began investigating the matter.
According to ADCP Rakesh Yadav, preliminary investigation revealed that two people were murdered inside the house.
Police said Heera Lal has four children. After the children left for school, an argument reportedly broke out between Heera Lal and his wife. During the dispute, he allegedly attacked his wife and father with household items.
Both victims suffered injuries and died during the incident. Police found visible injury marks on their bodies.
The horrifying nature of the incident came to light when the children returned home after school.
According to police, the children found their mother and grandfather lying in a pool of blood inside the house. They raised an alarm, following which locals became aware of the incident and police were informed.
The incident has left the neighbourhood shocked, with residents describing the situation as frightening.
Police said the family belonged to a migrant community and had been living in the locality for around 30 years.
The house had been their home for decades, making the double murder particularly disturbing for residents who knew the family.
According to the police investigation, the accused's elderly mother was present on the first floor of the house when the incident occurred. Police said she has difficulty walking and moving around.
Investigators are now examining what happened inside the house and whether she witnessed any part of the incident.
After allegedly committing the double murder, Heera Lal fled from the spot.
Police have registered a case and launched an investigation. Multiple teams have reportedly been deployed to trace and arrest the accused.
According to the preliminary police investigation, domestic discord had taken place in the family on the day of the incident. Police also said the accused was allegedly addicted to drugs, and investigators are examining whether substance abuse played a role in the violent attack.
The two deaths have sent shockwaves through Avtar Nagar, while police teams continue their search for the accused and investigate the exact circumstances that led to the deadly family dispute.