A harrowing incident unfolded in Uttar Pradesh's Budaun, where a local barber brutally murdered two young brothers. The tragic event occurred on Tuesday evening in Baba Colony, with the accused, identified as 22-year-old Sajid, launching a vicious attack on three siblings aged 12, 8, and 10 years. Sadly, the older two brothers succumbed to their injuries, while the third managed to survive the assault and escape, despite the assailant's attempt to silence him.
The barber, Sajid, met his demise in a police encounter shortly after the heinous crime. Following the incident, the bodies of the deceased children underwent postmortem examinations before being returned to their grief-stricken families. The local authorities promptly deployed security personnel to the area to prevent any potential unrest.
Sajid, who had recently established a barber shop nearby, carried out the horrific act mere steps away from the Mandi Police Post. District Magistrate Manoj Kumar described how Sajid barged into the victim's residence and savagely attacked them with an axe.
Dr. Rakesh Singh, IPS, shed light on the encounter that led to Sajid's demise, assuring ongoing investigations into the motive behind the barbaric assault. The police registered a First Information Report (FIR), citing charges of cheating by impersonation and cheating under the Indian Penal Code.
SSP Budaun, Alok Priyadarshi, provided further insights into the sequence of events, detailing how Sajid targeted the children while they were innocently playing on the terrace. Despite attempts by bystanders to restrain him, Sajid managed to flee the scene before meeting his fate in the subsequent police encounter.
Meanwhile, the father of the slain children filed an FIR, implicating one Javed, Sajid's brother, in the crime. Allegations surfaced that Sajid had demanded money from the father before the tragedy. Efforts were underway to apprehend Javed, with law enforcement successfully recovering the murder weapon and a firearm from the scene.
In a poignant revelation, the surviving 10-year-old brother recounted the chilling moments of the attack, revealing how the assailant intended to eliminate him as well but was thwarted by fate. His testimony shed light on the terror inflicted by Sajid, underscoring the magnitude of the tragedy.
As investigations progressed, authorities detained Sajid's father and uncle for questioning, uncovering insights into Sajid's aggressive demeanor and the family's perspective on the unfolding tragedy.
Amidst the shock and grief, the incident sparked a political outcry, with leaders from various parties condemning the gruesome act and calling for swift justice. The devastating loss of innocent lives serves as a stark reminder of the need for vigilance and accountability in safeguarding communities against such atrocities.
