The name of the woman who has been arrested in this connection is Smriti Bibi, who is the wife of Sheikh Ratan, younger brother of 40-year-old Sheikh Toota, who was killed in the massacre.

Additionally, Sheikh Toota, his 30-year-old wife Rumpa Bibi and 94-year-old son Ayaan Sheikh were also killed in the massacre.

Shaikh Safikul, a quack living in the adjacent village, with whom Smriti Bibi allegedly had an extramarital affair, was also arrested in connection with the incident.

There were frequent fights in the family over the alleged extramarital affair, based on complaints lodged by other family members.

Family members as well as neighbors of the family have informed the police that since Shaikh Tuta was vocal against this extramarital affair, both Smriti Bibi and her lover had developed a grudge against the deceased.

On Friday morning, the room where the three deceased persons were sleeping was set on fire.

Rumpa Bibi and Ayaan Sheikh died after being brought to the hospital on Friday, while Sheikh Toota died on Saturday morning.

The local police has started investigating the matter.

Sources said that on the basis of statements of different people and some circumstantial evidence, both the people were arrested on Saturday.