KANPUR: A man in Ghatampur allegedly killed his wife and child before fleeing, police said on Wednesday.
The victims have been identified as Ruby Devi and her 2.5-year-old child, Labhansh.
Police said the husband, Surendra Swami, is absconding.
Deputy Commissioner of Police Deependra Nath Chaudhary said, “This evening, the Station House Officer at Ghatampur received information that a person in Udaipur village had murdered his wife and young child.”
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He added that the Station House Officer, along with police teams from other stations, immediately reached the scene. A forensic team was also called, and officials are inspecting the crime scene.
Three police teams have been formed to arrest the accused.