Holagarh family murder: No criminal gang behind the killing, say police

Prayagraj: Even after 48 hours of the sensational gruesome killing of four members of a family in Holagarh village, the cops are finding it difficult to get clues.
Four members of a family including Lallan Prasad Pandey alias Vimlesh Pandey (50), his son Prince Pandey (18) and daughters — Shibu (19) and Somo (22) were found brutally murdered at their home in Barai Harak Shukul Ka Pura village under the limits of Holagarh police station on Friday. The four were found dead in separate rooms of the house.
ASP (Soraon) Ashok Venket K told TOI that, “After a series of investigations, we found that it was not a handiwork of any criminal tribe or ghumantu gang behind the incident but seems to be an action of insiders (well known to the family) in the family”. He added that over 200 mobile phones are under scanner to get clues.
ASP further added,“Five special teams are working on a specific line after finding that the slain family members had neither enmity with anyone nor had property dispute”. The police have failed to find out the exact motive behind killing and claimed that assailants had entered the house with only motive of murder.
“The economic condition of the family was not so strong that they could be targeted for loot purpose”, said the official adding that the family head was running a private clinic after obtaining a certificate from a medical practitioner to earn livelihood.
The police are also waiting to take statement of the injured Pandey’s wife Usha Devi (45) who is undergoing treatment at Swaroop Rani Nehru Hospital for treatment. Her condition is now stated to be out of danger. While Pandey and Prince’s bodies were found in a room, Shibu and Somo were found dead in another room. Usha was found injured in the verandah of the house.”