In a shocking incident, five members of a family were found dead and their house was reportedly set on fire after their demise. The incident occurred in Khevrajpur village under the Tharwai police station area of Prayagraj.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The reports state that the accused killed them with bricks and stones and later set the house on fire. In an incident, a 5-year-old was also injured in the attack and has been admitted to the hospital. 55-year-old Raj Kumar, 53-year-old Kusum Devi, 25-year-old Manisha Kumari, 23-year-old Savita, and 2-year-old Meenakshi are those who died in the incident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The police reached the crime scene as soon as they received the news of the incident. The investigation is underway. SSP Prayagraj Ajay Kumar and District Magistrate Prayagraj Sanjay Khatri have also arrived at the site. According to the reports, the case has been turned over to the STF after key clues in the case evaded police.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Uttar Pradesh Deputy CM Keshav Prasad Maurya has also responded to the incident. The incident of the murder of five members of the same family in Prayagraj is very sad, the culprits will be punished after investigating the murder, and the government is with the family in the hour of grief. The police officers of the district should take all necessary steps including the arrest of the killers, he said.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Read Also<\/strong>: Elephant playing with Its newborn twin calves winning hearts of millions | WATCH<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n For investigation, a team of forensic experts and sniffer dogs have also reached the spot. Talking to the villagers about the incident, they said all the deceased were asleep in their home. The police and fire brigade were called after smoke was seen rising from within the residence, which was quickly extinguished. The cause of the occurrence, however, is yet to be determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bahujan Samaj Party chief and former Chief Minister of Mayawati has also demanded strict action against the culprits. BSP chief tweeted that the news of the brutal murder of five members of the same family in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh is very sad, condemnable and worrying. The government should go to the bottom of the incident and ensure strict legal action against the culprits, she added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Criticizing the Uttar Pradesh government for the dismal of law and order in the state, the Trinamool Congress’ UP tweeted, that law and order have been in shambles for the longest time and the CM DOES NOT CARE. Is this what people deserve? it said in a post.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A similar incident occurred a few days ago in the Nawabganj police station area, in which five members of a family were found dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n