Meerut, April 27 -- A minor girl was murdered by her brother inside their house while the rest of the family was away attending an engagement ceremony, in Moradabad district, on Sunday night. The motive for the extreme step remains unclear.

Speaking to Hindustan Times, Kunwar Akash Singh, SP, Rural, said that the point that the girl was probably in a relationship lacks evidence and even the parents have not voiced suspicions. It's a suspicion that the accused had, the SP said, adding "He's a man of unsound mind."

According to police officials, Bharat Singh, his wife, Kusum and other family members had gone to attend a family function in Meerpur locality of the Majhola area. At the time of the incident, only their son Vicky and daughter ...