UP: Cleric's wife, 2 daughters found dead inside mosque

India Oct 11, 2025

A heartbreaking discovery in Baghpat, Uttar Pradesh—children arriving for lessons at a mosque found the bodies of a cleric's wife, Israna (30), and his two young daughters, Sofia (5) and Sumaiya (2).
The family lived inside the mosque premises, and the cleric, Ibrahim, was away in Deoband at the time.

CCTV cameras switched off before incident

Police say the victims were found with a sharp weapon nearby.
Strangely, all CCTV cameras at the mosque had been switched off before the incident.
Locals quickly gathered, demanding justice.
Senior officers have promised a thorough investigation into possible motives like family disputes or enmity to bring answers soon.