A shooting incident has been reported in Roorkee in Uttarakhand’s Haridwar district ahead of Raksha Bandhan, with a brother accused of shooting dead his two sisters. The husband of one of the sisters, the accused’s brother-in-law, was also shot and is undergoing treatment in serious condition.
According to preliminary information, a long-standing family dispute existed between the accused and his two sisters. Police are investigating the reason for the dispute and the conversation between the two sides before the incident.
The accused reportedly first went to one sister’s house and opened fire, seriously injuring her. He then went to the second sister’s house and allegedly fired there as well. Both women died, while the second sister’s husband sustained serious injuries.
After receiving information about the incident, police teams reached the scene and conducted investigations at both locations. Evidence was collected from the crime scenes, and people living nearby were questioned.
Police are examining CCTV footage from cameras installed around the locations to establish the accused’s movements and determine the sequence of events.
The injured brother-in-law is receiving treatment in hospital and is reported to be in serious condition. He is being treated under medical supervision.
Police are waiting for his condition to improve so that his statement can provide information relevant to the investigation, including details about the dispute between the accused and the two sisters.
Police’s preliminary investigation points to a family dispute as the main reason behind the incident, although its exact cause has not yet been established.
Investigators are questioning the accused to determine why he went to his sisters’ homes and opened fire. Police are also examining whether the incident occurred suddenly or whether the accused had planned it in advance.
The source of the weapon is also being investigated. Officers are trying to determine where the accused obtained the weapon and how long he had possessed it. Cartridges and other evidence recovered from the scene have been secured for investigation. A forensic team may also examine the crime scene.
The bodies of both sisters have been sent for postmortem examination. The reports will establish medical findings related to the injuries caused by the gunfire and the deaths.
Police are also recording statements from family members and eyewitnesses.
Following the incident, police deployment in the area has been increased. Police officials have urged people to avoid spreading rumours and said further action will be based on the facts established during the investigation.
Police are also checking whether any criminal case had previously been registered against the accused.
Investigators may question other family members and relatives to determine whether attempts had previously been made to resolve the long-standing dispute. Police are examining events leading up to the shooting to establish how the dispute developed and reached the point of violence.
Police are comparing the accused’s statement with evidence collected from the crime scenes. If the accused provides a different account, investigators will examine it against CCTV footage, eyewitness statements and forensic evidence.
The exact reason behind the killings and the shooting of the brother-in-law, the source of the weapon and the complete timeline of the incident will become clear as the investigation progresses. Police said legal action will be taken against the accused on the basis of the available evidence.
