Bank employee kills wife, sister before shooting self in Lucknow

A bank employee in Lucknow murdered his wife and sister before taking his own life following reports of marital discord. Police are currently investigating the crime scene.
Why it matters
The incident highlights issues related to domestic violence and mental health, prompting public discourse on support systems.
A bank employee allegedly shot dead his wife, a bank official, and his sister before shooting himself in Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar area around 12:15 pm on Thursday (August 20, 2026), police said.
The incident took place outside an ICICI Bank branch in Gomti Nagar, where the woman, identified as Divya Mishra (37), worked as a relationship manager.
According to police, she was in her car when her husband, Manas Mishra, who was allegedly waiting in an autorickshaw, called her outside and shot her before fleeing the spot.
Police said the accused was reportedly experiencing marital discord with Divya.
ADCP (East) Amol Murkut, who reached the bank following the incident, said the woman had worked there for the past three or four years. "The deceased woman's co-workers at the bank identified the attacker as her husband," said the officer.
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