UP double murder: Retired Army man, 1st wife found dead in pool of blood
A retired Army man and his wife were found murdered in their home in Hathras, Uttar Pradesh. Police have launched an investigation with five teams to determine the motive behind the killings.
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This violent crime underscores local security concerns and the challenges faced by law enforcement in rural Uttar Pradesh.
HATHRAS: A retired Army man and his wife were found hacked to death with a sharp-edged weapon at their house near the Agra bypass in Hathras on Sunday, with police forming five teams to identify the killers and determine the motive behind the murders.The victims were identified as Shamsuddin, 58, and his wife Saddo Begum, 55. Their bodies were found lying in a pool of blood at their house in the Sadabad Kotwali area.According to police, the killings took place during the night.
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