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Barber Murders Two Boys Seeking Money for Ailing Wife in Budaun: Accused Shot Dead in Encounter
In a tragic turn of events in Budaun, Uttar Pradesh, a barber identified as Sajid, allegedly murdered two young boys, Ayush and Ahaan, while seeking money for his ailing, pregnant wife’s hospital bills. The FIR lodged by the victims’ father, Vinod Kumar, revealed the heart-wrenching sequence of events that unfolded that evening.
Sajid, along with his brother Javed, arrived at the house under the guise of needing financial assistance. However, the interaction escalated into a heinous act as Sajid attacked the three brothers with a knife, resulting in the death of Ayush and Ahaan, and severe injuries to Yuvraj, the surviving brother.
Following the gruesome murders, chaos ensued in the locality with Sajid’s barber shop being set on fire and additional vandalism occurring. The police swiftly detained Sajid’s family members, including his father and uncle, for further questioning, while Javed remains at large.
The grieving mother recounted how Sajid had expressed anxiety about his wife’s pregnancy and the history of child loss in their family. She tragically detailed the chilling moment when Sajid callously perpetrated the crime, leaving her sons covered in blood.
Amidst the aftermath, political figures like Akhilesh Yadav and local leaders expressed dismay over the incident, condemning the lack of proper law enforcement that could have averted the tragedy. In a controversial move, Sajid was shot dead in a police encounter, sparking mixed reactions in the community.
The senseless act of violence has left the Budaun community reeling, with calls for justice and stringent measures to prevent such abhorrent crimes in the future. The last rites of the young victims were performed under heavy police presence, marking a somber end to the harrowing ordeal.
In a bid to shed light on the motives behind the barbaric act, investigations continue as authorities strive to bring all perpetrators to justice and provide closure to the grieving family in Budaun.