A shocking crime has rocked Lucknow after a 21-year-old woman was brutally murdered by her stepfather in the Vikasnagar area. The victim, Simran, was attacked and killed inside her own home, leaving the entire Lucknow community in disbelief and mourning. The accused, Vikas Pandey, has been arrested and sent to jail.
As reported by Dainik Bhaskar, police said that the incident happened after an argument between Simran and her stepfather. According to Simran’s mother, Rekha Rajput, Vikas accused Simran of talking to a boy. The argument escalated into violence, and Vikas stabbed Simran multiple times. He then danced on her body, shocking everyone with his actions. Rekha tried to stop the attack and was also injured.
Chilling Details Emerge From Lucknow Crime Scene
The murder took place in the house where Rekha, Simran, and Vikas lived together. Rekha said that Vikas had been behaving strangely and had even sharpened knives in the kitchen earlier that day. Police reports confirm that Simran tried to escape but was overpowered and killed. The post-mortem showed 18 stab wounds on Simran’s body, and authorities are investigating further.
Community Demands Justice
This horrific incident has left the people of Lucknow in shock. Neighbors and local residents are demanding strict punishment for Vikas Pandey. Police officials, including DCP Ashish Srivastava, have assured the public that the investigation will be thorough.
The case has once again brought attention to the issues of domestic violence and abuse in Lucknow, and many are calling for better protection for women in the city.