NY Woman Charged in Fatal Garage Fire

Aliya Fakhri, the sister of Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, has been arrested in New York on charges of first-degree murder and arson for allegedly setting fire to a garage, resulting in the deaths of her ex-boyfriend Edward Jacobs and his friend Anastasia Ettienne. The incident occurred in Queens, where witnesses reported Aliya threatened to kill them before igniting the fire. Aliya, estranged from Nargis for over 20 years, pleaded not guilty and is being held without bail, facing multiple charges that could lead to a life sentence if convicted. Nargis has not commented publicly on the case but shared a now-deleted Instagram post with her Housefull 5 co-stars, which did not address the legal situation. Aliya's mother has defended her, expressing disbelief at the charges and attributing her behavior to struggles with opioid addiction. The case has drawn significant media attention due to the familial connection to Nargis Fakhri, a well-known Bollywood actress.