SITAPUR: A couple was killed after allegedly being attacked with iron rods and sticks by their neighbours in Uttar Pradesh’s Sitapur district, police said on Saturday.

The deceased has been identified as Abbas and his wife as Kamrul Nisha, they said.

According to officials, the incident took place in Rajeypur village under the Hargaon PS limits on Friday.  Upon receiving the information, senior police officials reached the spot and started the investigation.

Officials said that the bodies have been sent for post-mortem examination, and a probe into the matter has been initiated.

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