New Delhi, March 22: In a shocking incident, BJP leader Yogesh Rohilla allegedly shot his wife and three children under Gangoh police station limit of Uttar Pradesh’s Saharanpur district, officials said.
The attack resulted in the death of his son and 11-year-old daughter, while his wife and another child remain in critical condition.
Local police report says, the accused, who holds the position of BJP executive member, was apprehended at the scene. The pistol used in the crime has also been recovered.
Senior police officials of Saharanpur rushed to the spot upon receiving information about the crime.
SSP Sajwan said that the accused suspected his wife of infidelity, which allegedly led to the violent act.
“Yogesh Rohilla shot his wife and three children due to suspicions regarding his wife’s character. Two children died on the spot, while the wife and the third child have been admitted to Saharanpur district hospital in critical condition,” he said.
The gruesome incident took place in Sangatheda village, creating a wave of shock and panic among the residents. Police officials, accompanied by a forensic team, have launched an extensive investigation into the case.
It is reported that after committing the crime, Rohilla himself informed the police who arrived at the scene and took the accused into custody.
Local police have been conducting a detailed inquiry to uncover further details and ascertain the exact sequence of events.
The police are also questioning the accused to gather more information and understand the motive behind the act.
