Ludhiana, Punjab – A quiet neighbourhood in the Salem Tabri locality was shaken to its core when a 46-year-old man allegedly bludgeoned three members of a family to death with a hammer. The motive behind this gruesome act was reported to be the constant nagging from the victims regarding the suspect’s reluctance to have a child. The Ludhiana Police swiftly arrested the accused, identified as Robin, also known as Munna, an e-rickshaw driver and a neighbour of the deceased family.
The tragic incident occurred on Thursday, but it came to light on Friday morning when a concerned milkman noticed the victims’ house locked from the inside and no response from within. After repeated attempts to elicit a response, the milkman alerted the neighbours, who took matters into their own hands. Climbing over the front wall, they discovered a horrifying scene inside – the lifeless bodies of a woman, her husband, and her elderly mother-in-law.
The victims were identified as Surinder Kaur, approximately 70 years old, her husband Chaman Lal, aged 75, and her mother-in-law, around 90 years old. Commissioner of Police (CP) Mandeep Singh Sidhu expressed his shock and grief at the heinous crime during a press conference, stating, “This is a truly tragic and disturbing incident that has left the entire community in shock.”
Investigations revealed that Munna had been subjected to persistent pressure from Surinder Kaur to have a child and seek medical treatment for the same. The accused grew increasingly frustrated as Kaur would confront him in front of his wife, intensifying his humiliation. Overwhelmed by anger, Munna launched a brutal attack on Thursday morning, mercilessly striking the victims with a hammer, leading to their untimely demise.
Disturbingly, following his arrest, Munna showed no signs of remorse. Instead, he made a plea for his wife to be taken into custody, as he believed there would be no one to care for her in his absence, according to police sources. Despite his attempts to cover up the crime, Munna’s guilt was undeniable, as he confessed to the authorities, shedding light on the horrific events that unfolded within the victims’ home.
In a calculated effort to make the crime appear accidental, Munna reportedly opened the valve of a cooking gas cylinder and lit an incense stick, hoping to create a fire that would destroy all evidence. However, his plan was foiled by the discovery of the bodies before the fire could ignite, leading to his subsequent arrest.
Police have successfully recovered a bag containing a camera and a mobile phone belonging to one of the victims, along with the hammer used in the gruesome attack. Forensic examination of the weapon revealed the presence of blood stains, providing damning evidence against the accused.
The community remains in a state of shock and disbelief as they grapple with the loss of three of their neighbours. Surinder Kaur and Chaman Lal’s four sons, who are reportedly working abroad, have been notified of the tragic incident.
As the investigation unfolds, the Ludhiana Police will work diligently to ensure that justice is served for the victims and their grieving family. The brutal nature of this crime serves as a tragic reminder of the devastating consequences that can arise from unresolved conflicts within our communities.
In the wake of this horrific incident, it is essential that we collectively strive to foster empathy, open communication, and seek peaceful resolutions to our differences, so that such acts of violence can be prevented in the future.
Sources By Agencies
