Nargis Fakhri’s sister arrested for 'murdering' ex-boyfriend
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Aliya Fakhri - the 43-year-old sister of Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri - has been arrested in connection with the brutal murders of her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs, and his friend, Anastasia Ettienne, in Queens, New York.
According to Indian reports from the Queens District Attorney, Aliya allegedly set fire to a two-story garage where the victims were sleeping, leading to their deaths from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.
Reports suggested that Nargis Fakhri’s sister took extreme measures out of jealousy when Jacobs got close to his female friend.
Aliya reached the spot and reportedly shouted, "You are all going to die today," before setting the fire.
Ettienne, who woke up to the flames, attempted to alert Jacobs before returning upstairs. However, the fire spread rapidly, leaving the victims trapped inside.
In an interview, Jacob's mother said that Aliya and Jacob's relationship was over approximately a year ago but Aliya struggled with the rejection and continued to pursue him.
Jacobs' mother said, "Like any other person that is being rejected, he was letting her know like ‘I’m done with you.’"
Reacting to the news, Nargis Fakhri’s mother said, “I don’t think she would be killing someone. She was a person who was caring for everybody. She tried to help everybody.”
Aliya Fakhri faces serious charges and could be sentenced to life imprisonment if convicted. Her bail request was denied, and her next court appearance is scheduled for December 9.
It is to be noted here that Nargis Fakhri made her Bollywood debut opposite Ranbir Kapoor in ‘Rockstar’ (2011), while with Shahid, she featured in a special dance number ‘Dhating Naach’, of his action comedy ‘Phata Poster Nikhla Hero’ (2013).