In a tragic turn of events, a man killed his mother and four sisters at a hotel in Lucknow today, police said, stating that the accused has been arrested.
According to the police, Arshad, 24, is a native of Agra, who during the preliminary inquiry revealed that he took the step because of family disputes.
Those who died have been identified as Alia (9), Alshia (19), Aksa (16) and Rahmeen (18) -- all sisters of Arshad. The fifth is Asma, the mother of the accused, police said.