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UP man kills wife, 2 priests, takes 3 children hostage; shot dead after 7-hour standoff

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What happened

A police encounter resulted in the death of Arvind Singh after he refused to surrender during a standoff.

During the incident, he was holding his three children hostage, leading to a police operation.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:03:28 UTC.

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Coverage timeline

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