A gruesome triple murder in Jaunpur, Uttar Pradesh, has left the community in shock. In a chilling echo of the fictional killer Hathoda Tyagi from the web series Paatal Lok, a father and his two sons were bludgeoned to death with a hammer while they slept inside their welding workshop near the Nevada bypass in the Zafarabad police station area.

• Lalji (50) – the owner of the welding workshop

• Yadveer (32) – elder son

• Guddu (25) – younger son

All three were found lying in pools of blood on Monday morning, with their heads smashed by a hammer—believed to be the very tool used in their trade.

On Sunday night, Lalji and his sons stayed overnight in the workshop after dinner. Sometime during the night, the attacker entered and used a workshop hammer to brutally murder all three men in their sleep. The scene bore signs of a calculated crime—the CCTV cameras and DVR were stolen, indicating an attempt to destroy digital evidence.

The bodies were discovered the next morning by Lalji’s son-in-law, who immediately informed the police.

• Murder weapon recovered (a hammer)

• Mobile phone found at the scene

• CCTV DVR missing, suggesting planned tampering

• No signs of robbery, pointing to personal motives like old rivalry

SP Dr. Kaustubh, leading the investigation, confirmed that eight police teams have been formed including cyber experts, a dog squad, SWAT and surveillance units.

Police are now analyzing CCTV footage from nearby areas in hopes of tracing the attacker’s movements before and after the crime.

The gruesome nature of the crime has ignited public fury. Family members and locals attempted to block the highway, demanding swift justice. Authorities managed to pacify the crowd with assurances of a fast and thorough investigation.

• No suspects officially named yet

• Police are exploring angles including personal enmity and business rivalry

• Investigation is ongoing with top priority

This horrific case has rattled not only Jaunpur but also raised larger questions about security and law enforcement preparedness. The methodical nature of the murder and destruction of evidence points to a premeditated act, possibly carried out by someone familiar with the victims.