Suspect Held in Amethi Teacher's Family Murder

In a tragic incident in Amethi, Uttar Pradesh, a government school teacher named Sunil Kumar, his wife Poonam, and their two young daughters were shot dead in their home. The primary suspect, Chandan Verma, has been taken into custody; he was previously accused by Poonam of harassment under the SC/ST Act. The killings have sparked significant political outcry, with Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and BJP leader Smriti Irani reaching out to the bereaved family, and opposition parties criticizing the BJP-led state government for failing to maintain law and order. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath condemned the murders and assured strict action against the culprits. Investigations are ongoing to determine the motive and connections to the previous complaint, while the incident highlights broader issues of caste-related violence and governance challenges in the region.