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Two teenage brothers hacked to death by brother-in-law

Two teenage brothers were hacked to death here allegedly by their brother-in-law with a sharp weapon while they were asleep, police said on Friday.

Kanpur: Two teenage brothers were hacked to death here allegedly by their brother-in-law with a sharp weapon while they were asleep, police said on Friday.

The boys Sumit (15) and Atul (13) were killed last night, said Lokendra Singh, station officer at Sajeti police station.

The accused, Manoj, was angry as he wanted to take his wife home, but was denied, Singh said.

He married their sister, Rachna, about a year ago, Singh said.

A case has been registered and the investigation is on, he said.