Raksha Bandhan celebrates the bond between brothers and sisters, with sisters traditionally tying a rakhi on their brothers' wrists.
But days before the festival, a brother was accused of shooting his two sisters in Roorkee, Uttarakhand.
Here is what happened.
How Did The Shootings Unfold?
According to NDTV, Vivek allegedly first went to the home of his sister Pushpa in the Gangnahar area.
Police said he allegedly shot her there.
He then went to the home of his other sister, Shakuntala, where he allegedly opened fire at her and her husband.
Both women died at the scene from their gunshot injuries, police said. Shakuntala's husband sustained serious injuries and was taken to hospital, where his condition was reported to be critical.
The two attacks happened at separate locations, according to the reports.
Who Is Vivek Kumar?
Police identified Vivek Kumar as the accused in the shootings.
He was identified as the brother of Pushpa and Shakuntala. Police said he fled after the alleged attacks, prompting teams to search for him.
What Was The Motive And What Is Police Doing?
The motive behind the shootings was not immediately clear.
According to the initial police account, officers were investigating the circumstances of the two killings while searching for Vivek Kumar, who had been identified as the accused.
Police teams were conducting raids at several locations as they tried to trace him.
A subsequent report cited police sources as saying that a family dispute and Kumar's suspicions about his sisters were being examined as a possible motive. However, these were investigative leads and had not been established as facts by a court.
Police are investigating the sequence of events, the circumstances surrounding the shootings and what may have led to them.
Meanwhile, the brother-in-law who was injured in the second shooting was taken to hospital. Initial reports said he was in critical condition.
As the investigation continues, the reported motive should be treated as an allegation or line of inquiry, rather than a confirmed fact.
TL;DR | News At a Glance
What happened in Roorkee?
Two sisters were allegedly shot dead at separate locations in the Gangnahar area on 25 August.
Who was named as the accused?
Police identified their brother, Vivek Kumar, as the accused.
What happened to their brother-in-law?
He was allegedly shot during the second incident and was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Was Vivek Kumar arrested?
Initial reports said he had fled and police were conducting raids. A later local report said he had been arrested.
Why did the shootings happen?
The motive had not been established in the initial police account. Later reports suggested a possible family dispute, but that remains part of the investigation.
What is the police doing now?
Police are investigating the shootings and the circumstances surrounding the deaths and injury.
