Sister of Bollywood Actress Faces Life Imprisonment for Burning Ex-Boyfriend to Death in US

Mumbai (The Uttam Hindu): In a shocking turn of events, the sister of Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri, best known for her role in *Rockstar* alongside Ranbir Kapoor, has been arrested in New York on charges of murder. Alia Fakhri, Nargis's sister, is accused of setting a fatal fire that killed her ex-boyfriend and his current girlfriend.

Murder Charges Against Alia Fakhri

Reports indicate that Alia Fakhri, upset over her ex-boyfriend Edward Jacobs's refusal to rekindle their relationship, allegedly took a violent turn. According to the police, Alia set fire to the garage of Jacobs's home in Jamaica, Queens, killing both him and his girlfriend, Anastasia Etienne. The Queens District Attorney, Melinda Katz, confirmed that Alia has been charged with four counts of first-degree murder, among other serious charges, in connection with the deaths. Alia allegedly arrived at Jacobs’s house early one morning, shouted "You all are going to die today," and deliberately started the fire. When Etienne tried to rescue Jacobs, both were trapped as the building was quickly consumed by flames.

Details of the Tragic Incident

According to the investigation, Alia Fakhri visited Jacobs’s two-story home at around 6:20 AM and set the garage on fire. Etienne, Jacobs’s girlfriend, rushed downstairs to help but was unable to escape. Both victims tragically died from smoke inhalation and burns. Jacobs’s mother, Janet, spoke about her son's difficult relationship with Alia, saying that he had broken up with her over a year ago. Jacobs had repeatedly told Alia to leave him alone, but she was unable to accept the rejection. Jacobs, who leaves behind three children, including twin 11-year-old sons and a 9-year-old son, is remembered as a loving father.

Legal Consequences for Alia

Alia Fakhri was arrested on November 26 and faces serious charges, including four counts of first-degree murder, four counts of second-degree murder, and charges related to arson. If convicted, she could face a life sentence in prison. The grand jury also charged her with first and second-degree arson. Alia’s mother, however, has defended her daughter, stating that she cannot believe Alia would be involved in such a horrific crime. She described Alia as a caring person and expressed disbelief over the allegations.

Current Status

Alia Fakhri is currently being held at the Rose M. Singer Center on Rikers Island until her next court hearing, which is scheduled for December 9. Alia has pleaded not guilty to the charges, maintaining her innocence, but the case continues to develop. It remains to be seen what decision the court will reach in this tragic matter. This case has shocked many, and the investigation is ongoing. The families of the victims are left grappling with the devastating loss of their loved ones.