Uttar Pradesh Crime: A Mother’s Betrayal—Children Poisoned to Preserve Illicit Affair

In a chilling incident that has left the nation in shock, a mother has been accused of murdering her two young children—5-year-old Arhaan and 1-year-old Inaya—in order to remove what she allegedly saw as obstacles to an illicit relationship.

The horrific event unfolded in Talab Ali village in Muzaffarnagar, where Muskan lived with her husband Wasim and their two children. The household, once filled with the laughter and playfulness of young children, was plunged into grief and horror. The mother claimed that the children, after having tea and biscuits in the morning, went to sleep and never woke up. Initially, Muskan wept beside their lifeless bodies, insisting that their deaths were natural.

Suspicion and Revelation

However, inconsistencies in Muskan’s account and her reluctance to send the bodies for post-mortem raised suspicions among the police. She was subsequently detained for questioning.

During the interrogation, Muskan eventually broke down and confessed to the unthinkable. According to her statement, she was involved in an extramarital affair with her cousin Junaid. Her husband, Wasim, a welder by profession, was often away for work. It was during his absence that Muskan rekindled her relationship with Junaid, who reportedly objected to the presence of her children.

Driven by this illicit relationship and Junaid’s disapproval of her children, Muskan decided to eliminate them.

A Calculated Act of Murder

On the morning of June 19, taking advantage of Wasim’s absence, Muskan poisoned her children by lacing their rasgullas—an Indian sweet—with a toxic substance. The children, unaware of the danger, consumed the sweets and died shortly thereafter.

Following her confession, Muskan was taken into custody, while Junaid is currently on the run. Authorities have launched a manhunt to locate and arrest him.

Public Outrage and Legal Action

The gruesome nature of the crime has sparked widespread outrage, with many questioning how a mother could commit such an inhumane act against her own children. Locals and social media users alike have expressed horror and demanded the strictest punishment for the perpetrators.

Police have assured the public that justice will be served and that all efforts are being made to apprehend Junaid.