Prayagraj: Aatish, the sole surviving member of the family, who were found murdered on Thursday in Preetam Nagar under Dhoomanganj police circle in Uttar Pradesh's Prayagraj, has been arrested for masterminding the killings.
His friend Anuj has also been arrested, while two other accused are still absconding.
According to the police, Aatish masterminded the murder of his father Tulsiram, 64, mother Kiran, 60, sister Niharika, 30, and wife Priyanka ,25, because they had been opposing his relationship with a maid servant.
During interrogation, Aatish claimed that when he returned from some work, late on Thursday afternoon, he saw the blood-soaked bodies of his family members.
ADG Zone Prem Prakash said locals were questioned and CCTV footages in the area were scanned to identify suspects.