The police believe that Asif had first shot Riya on the head and then committed suicide. They have stated that a failed love affair might have been the reason.
Muzaffarpur shelter home had hit the headlines in June 2018 after a social audit report highlighted that over 42 girls were allegedly mentally and physically abused at a government-aided home, run by Brajesh Thakur.
Mohammed Tabrez, 26 and Mohammed Parwez, 24, hailing from Ramvishnupur village of Supaul worked as carpenters in Ramban when they fell in love with the sisters.