LUCKNOW: A 40-year-old man allegedly fired at his mother-in-law before shooting himself, following an argument with his wife in Gomtinagar Extension, early Sunday morning.
While the victim died on the spot, his mother-in-law Chanda Devi sustained injuries on her thighs. Police said the deceased Abhishek Singh married Pragya in 2005 and the couple had a daughter Shanvi (11).
The family lived with a domestic aide in an apartment complex. Abhishek had been working with a private firm, but he lost his job eight months ago due to a health issue. He had been depressed ever since and often drank a lot. Around 12.30am on Sunday, a drunk Abhishek reportedly picked up a fight with Pragya.
She sent her daughter downstairs with the domestic help, lest her husband hurt them. She then called Chanda, who reached Pragya's home along with her own daughter-in-law Anamika a few minutes later.
Abhishek flew into a fit of rage after seeing Chanda. "He asked Chanda to stay away as it was a personal matter for the couple," Shanvi told the police. "He then took out his licensed revolver and fired four-five shots. One of the bullets hit my grandmother. My mother tried to stop papa, but he pushed her aside. He put the pistol against his temple and pulled the trigger," said Shanvi.
Hearing the gunshots, a security guard posted at the complex informed the police. SHO (Gomtimagar) Amit Dubey said Abhishek and Chanda were rushed to Civil Hospital, but doctors declared the former brought dead. Chanda's condition is currently stable. "We have seized Abhishek's licensed revolver," he added.
Circle officer (Gomtinagar) Avineshwar Srivastava said as none of the sides have levelled any allegations of foul play, hence no case has been registered.
While the victim died on the spot, his mother-in-law Chanda Devi sustained injuries on her thighs. Police said the deceased Abhishek Singh married Pragya in 2005 and the couple had a daughter Shanvi (11).
The family lived with a domestic aide in an apartment complex. Abhishek had been working with a private firm, but he lost his job eight months ago due to a health issue. He had been depressed ever since and often drank a lot. Around 12.30am on Sunday, a drunk Abhishek reportedly picked up a fight with Pragya.
She sent her daughter downstairs with the domestic help, lest her husband hurt them. She then called Chanda, who reached Pragya's home along with her own daughter-in-law Anamika a few minutes later.
Abhishek flew into a fit of rage after seeing Chanda. "He asked Chanda to stay away as it was a personal matter for the couple," Shanvi told the police. "He then took out his licensed revolver and fired four-five shots. One of the bullets hit my grandmother. My mother tried to stop papa, but he pushed her aside. He put the pistol against his temple and pulled the trigger," said Shanvi.
Hearing the gunshots, a security guard posted at the complex informed the police. SHO (Gomtimagar) Amit Dubey said Abhishek and Chanda were rushed to Civil Hospital, but doctors declared the former brought dead. Chanda's condition is currently stable. "We have seized Abhishek's licensed revolver," he added.
Circle officer (Gomtinagar) Avineshwar Srivastava said as none of the sides have levelled any allegations of foul play, hence no case has been registered.
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