1 min readAug 20, 2026 02:27 PM ISTLucknow shooting: A man allegedly shot his wife and sister before killing himself outside an ICICI Bank in Gomti Nagar. (ANI video grab)A man shot his wife, a private bank official, dead in Lucknow’s Gomti Nagar area in a daylight shooting on Thursday, before allegedly shooting his sister and himself minutes later, police said.The murder took place in front of the ICICI Bank in Vivek Khand, within the Gomti Nagar police station area.Visuals showed police officials, along with the Crime Branch, at the spot.Speaking to ANI, Additional DCP (East) Lucknow Amol Murkut said, “The woman named Divya was working as a Relationship Manager at a bank in the Gomti Nagar area. As soon as she returned from a client meeting, her husband shot her.”Police are investigating the incident. Further details are awaited.© The Indian Express Pvt LtdBhupendra Pandey is the Resident Editor of the Lucknow edition of The Indian Express. With decades of experience in the heart of Uttar Pradesh’s journalistic landscape, he oversees the bureau’s coverage of India’s most politically significant state. His expertise lies in navigating the complex intersections of state governance, legislative policy, and grassroots social movements. From tracking high-stakes assembly elections to analyzing administrative shifts in the Hindi heartland, Bhupendra’s reportage provides a definitive lens on the region's evolution. Authoritativeness He leads a team of seasoned reporters and investigators, ensuring that The Indian Express’ signature "Journalism of Courage" is reflected in every regional story. His leadership is central to the Lucknow bureau’s reputation for breaking stories that hold the powerful to account, making him a trusted figure for policy analysts, political scholars, and the general public seeking to understand the nuances of UP’s complex landscape. Trustworthiness & Accountability Under his stewardship, the Lucknow edition adheres to the strictest standards of factual verification and non-partisan reporting. He serves as a bridge between the local populace and the national discourse, ensuring that regional issues are elevated with accuracy and context. By prioritizing primary-source reporting and on-the-ground verification, he upholds the trust that readers have placed in the Express brand for nearly a century. ... Read MoreStay updated with the latest - Click here to follow us on InstagramTags:lucknowAdvertisementLoading Recommendations...AdvertisementAdvertisement