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Man Sentenced to Death for 2023 Murder of Wife and Two Daughters in Uttar Pradesh

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Man Sentenced to Death for 2023 Murder of Wife and Two Daughters in Uttar Pradesh

Reviewed byDushyant Deshmukh· Investigative Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
Analysed 3 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Lucknow, India·Crime
Man Sentenced to Death for 2023 Murder of Wife and Two Daughters in Uttar PradeshPreviousNext

A court in Mahoba district, Uttar Pradesh, sentenced Devendra Vishwakarma to death for murdering his wife Ramkumari and their two minor daughters, Sonakshi (6) and Ayushi (9), on July 17, 2023. The killings occurred during a domestic dispute, with Vishwakarma reportedly crushing their heads with a grinding stone. The case, registered at Kotwali Nagar police station, was investigated and prosecuted under the Uttar Pradesh Police's Operation Conviction campaign, leading to the conviction and a Rs 50,000 fine.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is negative (21/100). Lens Score 53/100 — moderate public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • english— balanced framing, negative sentiment
  • news18— balanced framing, negative sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
21%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 3 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles present a straightforward legal report without political framing, focusing on the judicial process and police investigation. Both sources emphasize official statements and prosecution details, reflecting a neutral stance without political commentary or partisan perspectives.

Sentiment — Negative (21/100)

The tone across the articles is factual and somber, reflecting the gravity of the crime and legal outcome. There is no emotional language or sensationalism; coverage remains neutral, reporting the court's decision and case details without expressing approval or condemnation.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
englishMan gets death penalty for murdering wife, two minor daughters in 2023CenterNegative
news18Man gets death penalty for murdering wife, two minor daughters in 2023CenterNegative

Coverage timeline

news18 broke this story on 3 Jun, 07:01 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    news183 Jun, 07:01 pm
    Man gets death penalty for murdering wife, two minor daughters in 2023
  2. 2
    english3 Jun, 07:04 pm
    Man gets death penalty for murdering wife, two minor daughters in 2023

Lens Score breakdown

53/100
Public interest32/100
Coverage gap100%

Moderately important story that could benefit from broader coverage.

Who's involved

Institutions and figures named across source coverage.

Government
District Government CounselKotwali Nagar Police StationUttar Pradesh PoliceAssistant Government Counsel
Enforcement
Kotwali Nagar Police StationInspector Upendra Pratap SinghUttar Pradesh Police
Judiciary
Mahoba District Court

Story context

Category
Crime
Location
Lucknow, India
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
3 Jun 2026
Key entities
VishvakarmaCapital punishmentMahoba districtPolice stationLucknowUttar PradeshPress Trust of IndiaMahobaPratap Singh of Jammu and KashmirRajputMaster of ArtsDistrict