Lucknow, Jul 3: A man allegedly killed his in-laws with a sharp-edged weapon after his estranged wife refused to return to her matrimonial home, police said on Thursday. The incident took place in Vijay Kheda at about 9 pm on Wednesday.

The accused Jagdeep Singh attacked father-in-law Anantram (80) and mother-in-law (75) with a knife when his wife Poonam refused to go with him, they said. Lucknow Shocker: Nursing Student Chased, Harassed With Obscene Gestures Near CM’s Residence, Police Launch Probe After Video Goes Viral.

Hearing their screams, locals gathered at the spot and caught the accused and handed over them to the police, Deputy Commissioner of Police Ashish Srivastava said

Both the victims were rushed to a hospital, where they were declared dead.

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