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Father Kills Wife, Daughter Before Fatal Standoff with Police

2/27/2026

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Chhatra Thapa, 54, fatally stabbed his wife, Binda, 52, and daughter Mamta, 33, in their Fairfax, Virginia home, with a 1-year-old grandson present but unharmed.
The attack occurred around 5 a.m.
Police responded to a domestic violence call and found the victims with multiple stab wounds.
Thapa was shot and killed by officers after refusing to drop the knife.

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Story summary

Chhatra Thapa, 54, fatally stabbed his wife, Binda, 52, and daughter Mamta, 33, in their Fairfax, Virginia home, with a 1-year-old grandson present but unharmed.
The attack occurred around 5 a.m.
Police responded to a domestic violence call and found the victims with multiple stab wounds.
Thapa was shot and killed by officers after refusing to drop the knife.