Man bludgeons wife, three daughters to death in Jaipur, accused on the run
PTC News Desk: Four members of a family were allegedly killed in their sleep at their home in Jaipur, police said. The accused reportedly attacked them repeatedly with a brick before fleeing the scene.
The victims have been identified as 40-year-old Geeta Jha and her three daughters, Nandini, Girisha and Radhika. Police said the girls were aged between 17 and 23.
The accused, Rahul Jha, was Geeta’s husband and the father of the three daughters, police said. He is currently absconding.
Police suspect that a family dispute may have led to the killings, although the exact motive has not yet been established.
Neighbours raised an alarm
The incident came to light around 10 am on Friday after neighbours and relatives became suspicious when they noticed no activity at the house in Govindpura.
When police reached the spot, Rahul Jha’s 85-year-old father was present at the house.
Teams from the Forensic Science Laboratory and dog squad were called to the scene. Police collected blood samples and other forensic evidence. The brick allegedly used in the attack was also taken into custody for examination.
A large crowd gathered outside the house after news of the killings spread.
Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) West Prashant Kiran said investigators suspect a family dispute was behind the murders.
“We are now trying to determine what triggered the accused to allegedly carry out the attack,” the officer said.
Police launch manhunt
Special police teams have been formed to arrest Rahul Jha.
Police have also increased checking at entry and exit points across the area and are conducting raids at locations where the accused is suspected to be hiding.
- With inputs from agencies
