Nargis Fakhri, sister of Bollywood star Aliya Fakhri, has been arrested in Queens, New York. She has been indicted on multiple counts of murder and arson for allegedly setting a detached garage ablaze, resulting in the deaths of her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs, aged 35, and his friend, Anastasia Ettienne, aged 33.
Incident Details
Details of reports suggest that on November 2, after making threats to Jacobs, Aliya set the garage on fire. One of the witnesses said she was heard yelling, “You’re all going to die today.” Jacobs, sleeping upstairs, became trapped when the fire engulfed the building. In a release by Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz, there was a report that Ettienne had escaped following Jacobs, which led them both to stay in the house, and both died as a result of smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.
Charges and Potential Penalty
Aliya Fakhri was charged with
Four counts of first-degree murder
Four counts of second-degree murder
Arson in the first and second degrees
If convicted on such grave charges, Aliya faces life in prison.
Background
According to her mother, following a dental mishap, Aliya was sometimes in and out of clinics for opioid addiction; this going in and out may have brought about a situation giving rise to her wrong actions. Her mother was astonished, describing Aliya as a warm-hearted person who was always willing to help others and alleviate their pains.
Legal and Social Impact
The incident has been in the limelight due to Aliya’s connection with her sister, Nargis Fakhri, a famous Bollywood actress. It shows the serious impact of drug addiction and mental health issues. They also connote their condolences to the families of the victims, while at the same time stressing the gravity of crimes associated with arson and domestic disputes.
The high-profile case will now proceed with significant public and media interest as the legal process progresses.
