'Bunty-Babli Killed Them': Chilling Note Found In Prayagraj Family Murder Case
'Bunty-Babli Killed Them': Chilling Note Found In Prayagraj Family Murder Case Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 12:46 IST As per the police, when
'Bunty-Babli Killed Them': Chilling Note Found In Prayagraj Family Murder Case Published By, Last Updated: June 03, 2026, 12:46 IST As per the police, when Ritu and her husband were arrested in a cheating case, media reports at the time referred to them as ‘Bunty-Babli’. Rapid Read Police found writings on a wall and a piece of cardboard stating, "Bunty-Babli and daughter-in-law killed them." (Photo: X) In a shocking incident reported from Prayagraj, four members of a family were found dead under mysterious circumstances inside their home and shop in the South Malaka area. The gruesome crime was unearthed after neighbours alerted police about a foul smell coming from the house, leading officers to break open the locked premises. The deceased have been identified as Virendra Kumar Vaishya (70), his wife Anita Vaishya (65), daughter Meenakshi (45), and son Abhishek Vaishya. While the bodies of Virendra, Anita and Meenakshi were found inside the family home on Tuesday, Abhishek’s body was later recovered from a nearby family-owned shop.
Police suspect the family was murdered. Injury marks found on the bodies and evidence collected from the scene have prompted investigators to focus on the murder angle. Officials said Abhishek’s body appeared to be several days old and had already begun decomposing. Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh: One more body recovered from same house in case involving earlier recovery of three bodiesAdditional CP Ajay Pal Sharma says, “…Investigation will be conducted to determine the reason behind the incident. It is being assessed that the body may be of… pic.twitter.com/vgBCIdNQAJ — IANS (@ians_india) June 2, 2026 Cryptic Message Found Inside The House What has made the case even more intriguing is a cryptic message found inside the house. Investigators discovered writings on a wall and a piece of cardboard stating, “Bunty-Babli daughter-in-law killed them." The message has now become a key lead in the investigation. Following the discovery, police launched a search for Ritu, who is believed to be associated with Ashwini Vaishya, a relative currently lodged in Kaushambi jail.
According to police sources, Ritu was recently released on bail in another case. As per the police, when Ritu and her husband were arrested in a cheating case, media reports at the time referred to them as ‘Bunty-Babli’. The message found on the cardboard is now being linked to that case. The Police Commissionerate has formed five special teams to investigate the case from different angles. Forensic experts, dog squads and field units have examined the crime scene, while CCTV footage from surrounding areas is also being scrutinised. Investigators have learned that both Abhishek and Ashwini allegedly had criminal backgrounds and strained relations with the family patriarch. However, police are yet to establish whether these disputes are directly linked to the murders. Officials said both the house and the shop were locked from the outside and had to be forcibly opened to recover the bodies. Preliminary findings suggest the victims may have been attacked with a heavy blunt object, though the exact cause of death will be confirmed after post-mortem examinations.
As investigators race to piece together the final moments of the Vaishya family, the mysterious message left behind and the search for Ritu remain at the centre of one of Prayagraj’s most baffling murder cases in recent years. News18 Newsletter Handpicked stories, in your inbox A newsletter with the best of our journalism submit About the Author News Desk The News Desk is a team of passionate editors and writers who break and analyse the most important events unfolding in India and abroad. From live updates to exclusive reports to in-depth explainers,... Read More Location: Prayagraj, India, India First Published: June 03, 2026, 12:46 IST News india 'Bunty-Babli Killed Them': Chilling Note Found In Prayagraj Family Murder Case Disclaimer: Comments reflect users’ views, not News18’s. Please keep discussions respectful and constructive. Abusive, defamatory, or illegal comments will be removed. News18 may disable any comment at its discretion. By posting, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Loading comments...
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