Archive · 26 Aug 2026
Brother Allegedly Kills Two Sisters in Uttarakhand Before Raksha Bandhan
Police said a man named Vivek Kumar allegedly shot two of his sisters.
The incident happened in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, a few days before Raksha Bandhan.
Police said he first went to Pushpa’s home and shot her.
He then went to Shakuntala’s home.
There, he allegedly fired at Shakuntala and her husband.
Both sisters died from their injuries.
Shakuntala’s husband was badly hurt and taken to a hospital.
His condition was reported to be critical.
Police were searching for Vivek and had not yet determined a motive.
Vivek Kumar allegedly shot dead his two sisters in Roorkee, Uttarakhand, on Tuesday night.
Police said the incident occurred in the Gangnahar area days before Raksha Bandhan.
The accused allegedly first shot his sister Pushpa at her home.
He then allegedly opened fire at his sister Shakuntala and her husband.
Both sisters died at the scene, while Shakuntala’s husband was critically injured and Vivek fled.
- Who
- Vivek Kumar allegedly attacked his sisters Pushpa and Shakuntala; Shakuntala’s husband was also injured.
- What
- Two sisters were allegedly shot dead, and their brother-in-law was critically injured.
- When
- Tuesday night, a few days before Raksha Bandhan.
- Where
- The Gangnahar area of Roorkee in Uttarakhand.
- Why
- Police said the motive had not yet been established.
- Accused
- Vivek Kumar
- Victims
- His sisters Pushpa and Shakuntala
- Location
- Gangnahar area, Roorkee, Uttarakhand
- Deaths
- Both sisters died at the scene from gunshot wounds.
- Injured
- Shakuntala’s husband was critically injured and hospitalized.
- Investigation
- Police launched an investigation and conducted raids to apprehend the accused.
- Motive
- Not yet ascertained by police.