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Nargis Fakhri’s sister Aliya Fakhri has been charged with the murder of her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs.
Nargis Fakhri’s sister Aliya has been arrested for allegedly murdering her ex-boyfriend.
Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri’s sister Aliya Fakhri has been accused of murdering her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs. Although Nargis has not issued a comment about the case, a source close to the actress has revealed that she found out about the incident through the news. Meanwhile, Nargis and Aliya’s mother has denied the charges leveled against Aliya.
A source told India Today that Nargis Fakhri has not been in touch with her sister for 20 years now. “She has not been in touch with her sister for over 20 years. The actor learned about the incident through the news, just like everyone else,” the report stated.
Aliya Fakhri was arrested in connection with the deaths of her ex-boyfriend, Edward, and his friend, Anastasia Star Ettienne. They lost their lives in a fire in Queens, New York. According to Daily News, authorities accused Aliya of setting a two-storey garage on fire, causing the victims to die from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries. She has been denied bail and charged with their murders.
Nargis and Aliya’s mother reacted to the turn of events. “I don’t think she would be killing someone. She was a person who was caring for everybody. She tried to help everybody,” as reported by multiple news outlets.
Aliya Fakhri has been detained at Rikers Island, New York City’s largest jail. She pleaded not guilty. However, if she is found guilty, she could face a life sentence.
According to The Post, Edward Jacobs’ mother revealed that Jacobs and Aliya had ended their relationship a year before the tragic incident. Despite the breakup, Aliya reportedly continued to pursue him. The report also clarified that Jacobs and Ettienne were not in a romantic relationship but were simply friends.
One of the key pieces of testimony came from a witness at the crime scene who attempted to rescue Anastasia but was forced to jump over a barrier to escape the fire. The witness stated that Anastasia had gone back into the burning building to try and save Edward Jacobs. The witness also shared that Aliya and Edward had “an abusive relationship”, which is believed to have played a part in the fatal fire.
