Mother killed after catching step-siblings in compromising position in Unnao

In Uttar Pradesh's Unnao area, a woman was murdered for objecting to an illicit relationship between step-siblings. After the murder, the woman's daughter and stepson ran away, but were subsequently apprehended by the authorities.

Shanti Singh, the victim, was identified and Shivam and Tannu, also known as Pooja, the suspects, were taken into custody. After Pooj's marriage to another person was arranged, the two started planning the murder.

Shivam is her son from her 2nd marriage, Pooja is a child from her 3rd marriage

According to the police, Shanti was allegedly found dead in a rented house in Bandhu Vihar Sadar Kotwali area. Shivam is the son of Shanti's second husband, while Pooja is the child of her third marriage.

Shanti was stabbed several times by her children

After killing their mother, the step-siblings fled. According to authorities, Shanti was stabbed multiple times in the face and neck.

An autopsy has been requested for the body. According to a police spokesperson, Shivam was nabbed based on information from Pooja's mobile phone, which also went missing after the murder and whose calls were recorded. Pooja was also detained based on his testimony.

Shanti saw them in a compromising position

They claimed that their mother arranged Pooja's marriage to someone else after observing them both in an inappropriate position. So they decided to murder their mother and move to Delhi together.