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Aunt with mental health issues kills two young nephews in UP

In a tragic incident in Prayagraj, a mentally unstable woman allegedly beat her two minor nephews to death with a wooden plank. The accused, identified as Pooja, is said to be absconding after the incident which took place on Tuesday night.

Family members of the victims, Abhi, 3, and Lucky, 6, described the accused as “mentally disturbed.” The Deputy Commissioner of Police (Yamuna Nagar) Shraddha Narendra Pandey confirmed the details of the incident and mentioned that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem.

The police have launched a search operation to locate the accused woman and bring her to justice. More information about the case is still awaited as the investigation continues in the village in Prayagraj.

This heartbreaking incident has shocked the local community and raised concerns about the mental health support system in the area. The authorities are working towards ensuring that such tragedies are prevented in the future and providing support to the affected family members.

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