Shamli (Uttar Pradesh): Medical experts are now evaluating the mental condition of the man from Shamli in Uttar Pradesh, who is accused of shooting dead his wife and two teenage daughters, before burying their bodies, after a row over the wearing of a burqa.
Farooq was arrested on Wednesday after the murders came to light. His mother and aunt have claimed that he is mentally unstable, but that can only be ascertained after the psychological analysis.
The incident, reported by timesnow.in, is from the Garhi Daulat village. The man, identified as Farooq, allegedly killed the three and then buried their bodies inside his house.
The victims have been identified as Tahira, Aasiya (16) and Sahreen (15). Farooq allegedly had issues related to their clothing, mobility and photographs.
Investigation has revealed that the accused dug a pit inside his semi-constructed house, close to an under-construction toilet, and buried the bodies. The crime came to light after inconsistencies in his statements raised suspicion during questioning.
The house, located in a narrow lane with a large madrasa nearby, had no functional toilet, and the pit where the bodies were found was adjacent to the half-built structure, as reported by the channel.
Farooq is known to have told interrogators that his wife had gone to her parental home a month ago. He admitted he was angry with her for leaving without wearing a burqa and for demanding money. Police suspect that this anger escalated into the killings.
His mother and aunt while claiming that he was mentally unstable, said that he would frequently pick fights, and exercised severe control over his family.
Farooq did not allow his wife or children to step out of the house, often locking them inside from outside, and barred the entry of his wife’s relatives completely.
He did not get any of his children enrolled in school or madrasa, he refused to allow their photographs to be clicked, which are required for Aadhar cards and other identity documents.
Farooq’s mother and aunt have been quoted as saying that he did so as clicking photographs is not allowed in Islam.
No Aadhaar cards were ever made for any family member and no photographs were taken, effectively cutting them off from education and all welfare schemes, the police confirmed.
The challenge for authorities now is to take care of Farooq’s two sons, aged 12 and 13, who are still alive. Child welfare officials are expected to step in soon.
Forensics examination of the site is being carried out and Farooq is undergoing psychological evaluation. The police have assured strict action.
