A 22-year-old man in Fatehpur allegedly strangled his 20-year-old sister and dumped her body in a well after she insisted on living with her boyfriend following her recent marriage. The accused surrendered to the police and confessed to the crime.
A 22-year-old man was arrested in Hyderabad for allegedly murdering his minor wife's mother, who opposed their relationship due to caste differences and the girl's age. The body was exhumed from the victim's residence after the man confessed to the crime.
A 22-year-old man has been arrested in Telangana for allegedly murdering an 18-year-old BSc (Nursing) student. The victim, found dead on September 22, was in a four-year relationship with the accused, who allegedly killed her after she refused to marry him due to family disputes.
A man in Maharashtra's Hingoli district allegedly murdered his 24-year-old wife and seriously injured his mother-in-law following a domestic dispute, before subsequently dying by suicide. The incident occurred in Kharwad village on Wednesday evening.
A 45-year-old utensils vendor in Pratapgarh, Uttar Pradesh, was allegedly bludgeoned to death by his wife and her suspected lover for opposing their relationship. Police have registered a murder case and are searching for the accused.
A Meerut court sentenced a woman and her lover to death on Friday for murdering her husband and staging it as a snakebite. The court cited the Manusmriti and the mythological figure Savitri, calling it a "rarest of rare" case.
A 38-year-old married woman in Nagpur was allegedly murdered by her lover, Javed Sheikh Shahid Manyar, after an argument over marriage. The accused reportedly hit her on the head with a heavy object and inflicted burns on her body using a room heater before fleeing. He was later arrested from Jalgaon.
A 38-year-old married woman in Nagpur was allegedly murdered by her lover, Javed Sheikh Shahid Manyar, after an argument over marriage. The accused reportedly hit her on the head with a heavy object and inflicted burns on her body using a room heater before fleeing. He was later arrested from Jalgaon.
A Meerut court has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and staging his death as a snakebite. The elaborate plot involved placing a live snake next to the victim's body to mislead investigators. This is the second death penalty awarded by a Meerut court this week for a murder case.
Police in Jalna, Maharashtra, have arrested a woman, her paramour, and another individual in connection with the murder of her 26-year-old husband. The crime, initially staged as a road accident, occurred in July, and investigations revealed a marital dispute and threats preceding the incident.
A court in Meerut has sentenced a woman and her lover to death for strangling her husband and placing a live snake beside his body to make it appear as a snakebite death. The elaborate murder plot was uncovered after a post-mortem revealed strangulation marks, leading to their conviction under 'Operation Conviction'.
Thane police have arrested a woman who was on the run for one-and-a-half months in connection with the murder of her husband in Nagpur. The accused, Deepali Salunke, allegedly had an extramarital affair, which led to discord and ultimately the fatal attack on her husband, Gaurav Ragde. She confessed to her involvement during interrogation.
Police have recovered a motorcycle allegedly used in the killing of a 28-year-old gym trainer in Aya Nagar. Two suspects have been identified, and raids are underway to apprehend them. The investigation is delving into a long-running rivalry involving previous murders and potential organised crime links.
Haridwar police have solved a blind murder case, arresting three suspects from Uttar Pradesh. The victim, Kaushalya, was identified through tattoos and extensive investigation involving CCTV footage and mobile data. The motive was revealed to be a relationship dispute, with one suspect conspiring with relatives to murder her.
Five men have been arrested near Guruvayur temple in Kerala for allegedly plotting to kill a woman. The accused reportedly planned to disguise themselves as women to enter her hostel. The motive appears to be a relationship breakup, and the men were also found with cannabis and accused of selling drugs to children.
A woman in Lucknow was filmed clinging to the bonnet of a moving car before being struck by the vehicle as the driver sped away. Police have registered an attempt-to-murder case against the driver, who has been detained, following the incident which reportedly stemmed from a dispute between the two, who were previously friends.
A State Reserve Police Force (SRPF) jawan was allegedly killed by his daughter's boyfriend and his associates in Nagpur, leading to the arrest of five individuals.
A 22-year-old man was brutally stabbed 17 times in east Delhi's Mandawali area by an accused who suspected the victim was having a relationship with his sister-in-law. The main accused, Keshav Kumar, has been arrested, and police are searching for a second assailant. The victim, Vansh Dedha, was the sole earning member of his family.
The Delhi High Court has highlighted the paradoxical nature of marriage, noting that unresolved issues can turn a "better half" into a "bitter half." These observations were made while acquitting a man, Nafe Singh, who was previously sentenced for attempting to murder his wife by pouring insecticide into her mouth. The court found insufficient evidence regarding his intent, granting him the benefit of doubt.
Delhi recorded the highest number of murders linked to illicit relationships and love affairs among metropolitan cities, according to the latest figures of the NCRB.
Three members of a family, Somasundar, Muthulaxmi, and their younger daughter Supriya, were found stabbed to death in their Bengaluru apartment. Police suspect the elder daughter and her boyfriend are responsible, possibly due to the parents' disapproval of their relationship. The suspects are currently absconding, and an investigation is underway.
A 52-year-old woman, Haseena Beevi, was allegedly murdered by her husband, Suresh, in Thiruvananthapuram. Police reported that Suresh attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon following a family dispute, suspecting her of infidelity. He has since been taken into custody.
A 23-year-old man in Punjab has been arrested for allegedly strangling his live-in partner's 16-year-old daughter, stuffing her body into a suitcase, and setting it on fire in a forested area. The teen reportedly opposed her mother's relationship with the accused, Gurvinder, who was caught after CCTV footage showed him with the suitcase.
An 18-year-old Dalit girl was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend and his associate in Uttar Pradesh following an argument related to their relationship. Police have registered a case and are investigating the incident.
A 22-year-old woman from Sikkim was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Bengaluru after an argument. The accused reportedly slit her throat with a kitchen knife, suspecting her of being involved with another friend. Police have arrested the man, and further investigation is ongoing.
A woman in Chhattisgarh's Durg district allegedly stabbed to death a constable's wife and son, and seriously injured his daughter, reportedly due to a dispute over her relationship with the policeman.
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Uttar Pradesh after she became pregnant. Her skeletal remains were found in a forest near Lucknow. The accused has been arrested and was injured in an alleged encounter while attempting to escape police custody.
A man in Karnataka has been arrested for allegedly murdering his wife, whom he suspected of having an extramarital affair. Police report that he filmed her final moments while she was hanging and circulated the video. The investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances of her death, as blood injuries were found on her body.
Two separate incidents of domestic violence have been reported in Jharkhand. In Giridih, a man was arrested for allegedly killing his wife over a domestic dispute and an illicit relationship, later surrendering to police. In Dhanbad, another man critically injured his wife with a sharp weapon during an argument and is currently absconding.
A woman in Latur, Maharashtra, has been arrested for allegedly murdering her seven-year-old nephew in an attempt to frame her husband's lover. Police investigations revealed the motive behind the crime, leading to the arrest of the woman and a temple priest.
Pune police have solved a contract killing case, leading to the discovery of two additional murders and the arrest of two history-sheeters in Khed taluka.
In a shocking incident from Uttar Pradesh, a woman has been arrested for allegedly drugging her family and strangling her husband to death.
A 36-year-old man was murdered by his partner with a hammer in an Agra hotel room. Police have arrested the woman and are investigating the motive behind the crime.
A bank employee in Lucknow allegedly shot dead his wife and sister before taking his own life, reportedly due to marital discord. The incident involved shootings outside an ICICI Bank branch and at his home, with the accused posting a WhatsApp status alleging 'betrayal' by his wife.
A Thane court acquitted a man accused of murdering his four-year-old stepson, citing the prosecution's failure to establish a conclusive chain of evidence and highlighting inconsistencies in witness testimonies.
A man in Jharkhand's Chatra district allegedly killed his mother's boyfriend and buried the body in a forest. Police have arrested three accomplices and are searching for the main accused, with the murder allegedly triggered by a dispute over the relationship.
A 32-year-old married woman allegedly killed her 26-year-old lover in Nashik with the help of her relative following a financial dispute, police said.
Chennai police have arrested a woman and her friend for allegedly murdering her husband, dismembering his body, and disposing of the remains across the city. The crime came to light after a torso was found in a suitcase at Perambur railway station, with a domestic dispute cited as the motive.
Gurugram Police have arrested a man for allegedly poisoning and killing his 5-month-old son, who was born out of a live-in relationship. The accused was reportedly unhappy about the child's birth and has confessed to administering a poisonous substance to the infant.
A Delhi Police constable allegedly shot his 30-year-old wife dead on her birthday in east Delhi's Vinod Nagar. The victim's family claims she was subjected to dowry harassment, and the accused has been absconding since the incident. Police are investigating the marital relationship and past complaints.
