Indian media reports state that Aliya Fakhri, the sister of Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her ex-boyfriend, Edward Jacobs, and his female friend, Anastasia Ettienne, in Queens, New York.
The incident reportedly occurred when Aliya set fire to a two-story house, resulting in the deaths of both victims from smoke inhalation.
Sources suggest that the crime may have been motivated by jealousy, as Aliya became upset when Jacobs grew close to his friend.
District Attorney Melinda Katz described the act as “malicious,” noting that the fire trapped the victims, leading to their tragic deaths. “The victims died from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries,” she added.
Aliya was denied bail during her arraignment at the Queens Criminal Court.
In response to the arrest, Nargis Fakhri’s mother expressed disbelief, stating, “I don’t think she would kill someone. She was always caring and tried to help everyone.” However, she also acknowledged that Aliya had struggled with opioid addiction, which may have contributed to her erratic behavior.
Jacobs’ mother revealed that the couple had split a year earlier but claimed that Aliya continued to pursue him.
Nargis Fakhri made her Bollywood debut in Rockstar (2011) opposite Ranbir Kapoor and later appeared in a special dance number in Shahid Kapoor‘s Phata Poster Nikhla Hero (2013).
