Tragedy Struck

On the night of May 30, 2018, the village of Karan lay cloaked in an eerie stillness at 12:00 AM. The symphony of nocturnal insects provided the only audible backdrop until the ominous hum of four motorcycles resonated through the quietude. At precisely 12:05 AM, the motorcycles rumbled to a halt in front of Karan's modest abode, carrying eight men with malicious intent.

The apparent leader, his voice firm and commanding, addressed the group, emphasizing the importance of a swift and discreet operation. Scaling the gate with utmost precision, they infiltrated the premises, the darkness concealing their sinister purpose.

One member, seemingly envious of Karan's peaceful existence, voiced resentment for the sins of his family. The authoritative figure, sharing the sentiment, urged the group to maintain focus. As they approached the inner gate, a sudden noise halted their advance – the unmistakable sound of someone approaching.

Suspicion arose among the intruders. Could he be aware of their presence? Anxious whispers permeated the air, silenced only by the leader's commanding gesture. The gate swung open, revealing 19-year-old Karan, oblivious to the impending threat.

Unaware, Karan muttered about his nocturnal struggle with a persistent "peeing problem" and headed for the outdoor washroom, positioned away from the main dwelling. Seizing the opportunity, the leader decided to incapacitate him to proceed without interference.

A swift, brutal blow to the back of Karan's head rendered him unconscious. The group deliberated the prospect of ending his life, but the leader, recognizing the young man's innocence, intervened. The gate now open, the intruders stealthily infiltrated the house.

Inside, they found the family in peaceful slumber. The room where Karan's parents lay bore witness to a chilling calm before the storm. The leader demanded a pistol, and with remorse in his voice, expressed regret for the betrayal and killing his old family before executing Karan's father with a gunshot. The deafening silence that followed was broken only by the anguished cry of Karan's mother as another man put an end to her life.

As the lifeblood seeped from the wounds inflicted on his parents, Karan, unknowingly, entered the room. His eyes widened in horror, frozen in place as tears streamed down his face. The leader, acknowledging the tragedy, turned toward Karan, instructing his men to cease the violence.

Approaching the traumatized young man, the leader offered unexpected solace. He pleaded with Karan not to succumb to the cycle of revenge that had consumed his family. Overwhelmed and unable to articulate his grief, Karan cried uncontrollably. In an attempt to spare him from a dark path, the leader administered a tranquilizing injection, plunging Karan into unconsciousness.

Concerns arose about Karan recognizing their faces, but the leader dismissed the worry, asserting their control over the situation. With their grim task accomplished, they vanished into the darkness at 12:30 AM, leaving behind a haunting silence that echoed the night's gruesome horrors.