Archive · 2 Oct 2025
UP Farmer Kills Boys, Family, Sets House on Fire
A farmer in India, named Vijay, is suspected of killing two teenage boys with a weapon.
He then set fire to his house, tragically killing himself, his wife, and their two young daughters.
The police believe the incident may have resulted from a dispute over work, and are looking into possible mental health issues.
Investigators are also trying to determine the exact cause.
The post-mortem examination is underway.
The community is shocked and saddened by the event.
A farmer in Uttar Pradesh killed two boys.
He then set his house on fire, killing his wife and two daughters.
The incident occurred in Teparha village on Wednesday.
The farmer, Vijay Maurya, had hired the boys to work.
Police are investigating the motive, including possible mental health issues and an argument over work.
- Who
- Vijay Maurya, his family, and two boys
- What
- Six people died in a fire
- When
- Wednesday
- Where
- Teparha village, Bahraich district, UP
- Why
- Under investigation; police suspect mental health issues and the boys refusing to work
Police Investigation
Community Response
Motive
Police Investigation
Police are investigating the motive and exploring possible mental health issues of the suspect.
Community Response
The community is shocked and saddened by the event.
- Location
- Teparha village, Bahraich district, UP
- Victims
- Vijay Maurya, wife, 2 daughters, and 2 boys
- Cause
- Murder-suicide by fire
- Date
- Wednesday
- Suspect
- Vijay Maurya