Fire Guts Sealed Vikhroli House Where Father and Son Were Murdered
A house in Shiv Chhaya Society in Rahul Nagar, Parksite, Vikhroli (West), where a 40-year-old man and his 14-year-old son were allegedly murdered, was gutted in a massive fire early on August 10. The blaze broke out around 4.30 am despite the premises having been sealed by police as part of an ongoing murder investigation.
A gas cylinder located inside the house exploded during the blaze, triggering panic across the neighbourhood. Fire brigade personnel rushed to the spot and brought the flames under control. No individuals were injured in the fire, but all household belongings inside were completely destroyed.
The house was sealed after being the scene of a double murder that occurred around 12.15 am on August 6. According to the First Information Report, Sunil Kalicharan Vishwakarma, 40, and his son Shlok Vishwakarma, 14, were allegedly attacked with knives following a family dispute. Sunil's wife Anju, 37, and their younger son sustained serious injuries during the assault and are currently undergoing treatment.
Police officials stated that Sunil lived in the house with his wife and children, while his brothers, Surendra and Suraj, resided on the mezzanine floor of the same premises. The families had reportedly been involved in frequent minor disputes over the past year. On the night of the incident, Sunil returned home from work and questioned Surendra over playing vulgar songs on a mobile phone at high volume. The argument escalated, leading Surendra and Suraj to allegedly attack the family with knives.
Parksite police subsequently arrested Surendra alias Sonu Kalicharan Vishwakarma, 36, his wife Preeti, 28, and Suraj Kalicharan Vishwakarma, 33. All three accused were remanded in judicial custody by a court on Monday.
Following the double murder, Parksite police had conducted a panchnama and officially sealed the house. However, four days later, the fire destroyed the scene and its contents. The circumstances surrounding the blaze have raised suspicion among local residents. Investigators are now examining whether the fire was accidental or deliberately set to destroy evidence, and police are conducting a detailed investigation into the cause.
