Father Slits Twin Daughters' Throats in Kanpur

A man in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, allegedly slit the throats of his twin daughters before calling the police to confess to the murders. Shocking details have emerged from the case.

19 Apr, 08:31 — 19 Apr, 13:51

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This story highlights a tragic instance of domestic violence and infanticide, raising concerns about mental health and family safety. Such incidents often prompt discussions on societal pressures and support systems for individuals in distress.

Key entitiesShashi Ranjan Mishra Kanpur Trimurti apartment

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What sources agree on

A father in Kanpur slit the throats of his twin daughters
The father subsequently informed the police about the murders
The incident occurred in a Trimurti apartment

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The father dialed 112 after the incident

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Police found the bodies of the girls in a bedroom

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The accused is 48-year-old Shashi Ranjan Mishra

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The accused is a medical representative in Kanpur

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The accused's name and profession

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual132d ago

Father slits twin daughters' throats, dials 112: Shocking details emerge in Kanpur murder case

When officers from local police station reached Trimurti apartment, they found the bodies of the two girls on the floor of a bedroom.

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ndtvMostly Factual133d ago

UP Man Slits Twin Daughters' Throats, Then Tells Cops He Murdered Them

The accused, 48-year-old Shashi Ranjan Mishra, is a medical representative in Kanpur.

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First report: ndtv · 19 Apr, 08:31|Full coverage: 2 · 5h|Window: 5h

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ndtv19 Apr, 08:31First to report

UP Man Slits Twin Daughters' Throats, Then Tells Cops He Murdered Them

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hindustan-times19 Apr, 13:51Latest update

Father slits twin daughters' throats, dials 112: Shocking details emerge in Kanpur murder case

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Initial Report2026-04-19T08:31:34.000Z

NDTV first reported the incident, identifying the accused and his profession.

Further Details Emerge2026-04-19T13:51:08.000Z

Hindustan Times provided additional details about the police response and the scene.

Father Slits Twin Daughters' Throats in Kanpur

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The Story

What sources agree on

Key claims2 agreed · 2 unverified

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Father slits twin daughters' throats, dials 112: Shocking details emerge in Kanpur murder case

UP Man Slits Twin Daughters' Throats, Then Tells Cops He Murdered Them

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UP Man Slits Twin Daughters' Throats, Then Tells Cops He Murdered Them

Father slits twin daughters' throats, dials 112: Shocking details emerge in Kanpur murder case

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