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In Lucknow, SBI employee shot his wife outside ICICI Bank, killed his sister and then killed himself.
Samira Vishwas | August 21, 2026 10:24 AM CST

A sensational incident shocked the entire area on Thursday afternoon in Gomtinagar, Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh. SBI employee Manas Vajpayee shot his wife Divya Mishra outside ICICI Bank. After this he reached his home, where he allegedly shot his sister Shiva Vajpayee and then took his own life.

According to the police, the reason behind this incident is said to be an ongoing dispute between husband and wife. The two were living separately for the last one year and Divya had also filed for divorce last year.

Wife shot outside ICICI Bank

According to the information, 38 year old Manas Vajpayee On Thursday afternoon, he reached outside the ICICI Bank branch in Gomtinagar, where his wife Divya Mishra worked.

According to eyewitnesses, Manas called Divya out of the bank. There was a conversation between the two for a few minutes. After this Manas allegedly shot at Divya.

Critically injured Divya was immediately taken to the hospital, but doctors declared her dead.

Husband and wife were living separately for a year

Preliminary investigation by the police has revealed that the marriage of Manas and Divya was near. 12 years ago Had happened. However, both were living separately for the last one year.

According to the information, Divya had filed an application for divorce in the court last year. During this period, the dispute between the two continued to increase.

The police are now investigating other aspects including the nature of the dispute and the conversation between the two before the incident.

Sister also shot after returning home

After attacking his wife, Manas allegedly reached his home. According to the police, he 28 year old sister Shiva Vajpayee Was also shot.

It is being told that Shiva was suffering from mental health problems. Police are also investigating the aspect as to why Manas targeted his sister.

Shocking aspect revealed from WhatsApp status

The most shocking aspect of the incident came to light that before committing suicide, Manas had allegedly WhatsApp Status In which he had mentioned the murder of his wife and sister.

His status also revealed that he has accused his wife of infidelity. Police are considering this digital evidence as an important part of the investigation.

Neighbor saw dead body in the house

A local shopkeeper told the police that Manas arrived around noon. at 12:30 Had returned to his home. According to him, he looked quite nervous and sweaty.

According to the shopkeeper, Manas went inside the house and conducted religious lessons there. Later, when the neighbor saw his WhatsApp status, he went inside the house. Manas was found dead there.

Divya’s sister appealed on social media

Divya Mishra’s sister after the incident Pragya Mishra Gave information about the incident by posting on social media. He said his sister was reported shot and was taken to the hospital.

Police are now examining all digital and physical evidence to the incident.

Police engaged in investigation

As soon as the information about this double murder and suicide was received, the police reached the spot. The evidence to the incident has been secured.

The police are investigating the ongoing dispute between the husband and wife, divorce proceedings, alleged allegations, WhatsApp status and other aspects to the incident. Besides, it is also being ascertained what were the activities of Manas before the incident and what was the immediate reason behind the incident.

In Lucknow’s Gomtinagar, this incident of shooting his wife dead, targeting his sister and then taking his own life has shocked the entire city. According to preliminary information, there was a dispute going on between the husband and wife for a long time and both were living separately. Manas’s alleged WhatsApp status has made the matter more serious. The police are now investigating the family dispute, digital evidence and all aspects to the incident, so that the entire reason behind the incident can be clarified.


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