Jaipur man kills wife, three daughters with cement block; police launch search
A 40-year-old man is suspected of murdering his wife and three daughters with a cement block in Jaipur following a family dispute. Police have recovered the weapon, identified the victims and launched a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator.
- ✓A 40-year-old man is suspected of murdering his wife and three daughters with a cement block in Jaipur following a family dispute.
- ✓The victims, aged between 15 and 22, were discovered on Thursday in the Kardhani police‑station jurisdiction.
- ✓Police have recovered the weapon, identified the victims and launched a manhunt for the alleged perpetrator.
Jaipur police announced that a husband is the prime suspect in the brutal killing of his wife, Geeta Jha, and their three daughters—Nandini, Radhika and Gauri—who were found dead in separate rooms of their Govind Vatika residence. Assistant Commissioner of Police (Jaipur West) Shiv Kumar Bhadwaj confirmed that the victims suffered fatal head injuries consistent with being struck by a cement block.
The victims, aged between 15 and 22, were discovered on Thursday in the Kardhani police‑station jurisdiction. Forensic teams recovered a cement block from the house that is believed to have been used in the assault, and the suspect’s mobile phone was reported switched off after he fled the scene. Police have formed dedicated search teams to locate the alleged perpetrator, identified as Rahul Jha, and are conducting a thorough investigation.
Authorities indicated that the killings may have occurred while the family members were asleep, suggesting a premeditated act amid a domestic dispute. The incident has shocked the local community, prompting heightened security measures and calls for swift justice. Ongoing forensic analysis and police inquiries aim to establish a complete motive and bring the suspect to trial.
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| Issuing Authority | The Indian Express National |
|---|---|
| Topic Category | INDIA |
| Jurisdiction | RJ State |
| Publication Date | 11 September 2026 |