Nargis Fakhri has not been in touch with murder accused sister Aliya Fakhri for 20 years, learnt about case via newspapers

Bollywood actress Nargis Fakhri’s sister Aliya Fakhri has been arrested in the USA in connection with the death of his ex-boyfriend Edward Jacobs, and his friend, Anastasia Star Ettienne, in a fire in Queens, New York.

However, the Rockstar actress has not commented on the case and a source close to the actress has said that she had no idea about it as Nargis came to know about it through newspapers. Aaliya and Nargis’ mother has denied the charges. She defended Aliya and said, “I don’t think she would be killing someone. She was a person who was caring for everybody. She tried to help everybody," as multiple publications have reported.

As per India Today report, Nargis has been in touch with Aaliya for last 20 years. “She has not been in touch with her sister for over 20 years. The actor learned about the incident through the news, just like everyone else," said a source.

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One of the witnesses at the crime scene revealed that Aliya and Edward had “an abusive relationship", which led to the fatal fire.

“…We had to jump over it to escape. Star jumped over with me, but then she went back in to save [Jacobs]. It was an abusive relationship. She had told everyone before that she was going to burn his house down, that she was going to kill him. We just laughed it off," as multiple publications have reported this quote from the witness.

As per authorities, Aliya set fire to a two-storey garage, which caused the victims to die from smoke inhalation and thermal injuries.

Aliya’s bail has been denied and she is charged with their murders.