Woman Stabbed to Death by Partner in Muzaffarnagar Days Before Scheduled Wedding
In a tragic incident in Muzaffarnagar's Bhalwa village, a 27-year-old woman working with a private company in Gurgaon was allegedly stabbed to death by her partner, who later died by suicide. The shocking event occurred on Thursday evening, just days before the woman's scheduled wedding at her family home, according to police reports.
Details of the Victims and Their Background
The victims have been identified as Pragati, aged 27, and Rohit Kumar, aged 31. Both were residents of Bhalwa village and belonged to the Scheduled Caste community. Rohit worked as a bus conductor. Police revealed that the couple had been in a relationship for several years and had previously worked together in Gurgaon, indicating a long-standing connection.
Family Opposition and the Fatal Confrontation
SP (rural) Aditya Bansal stated that Pragati's family was opposed to her relationship with Rohit and had arranged her marriage to another man. "On Thursday evening, Rohit went to her house. They spoke briefly, after which he stabbed her multiple times with a sharp object, killing her on the spot. He then stabbed himself," Bansal explained, detailing the grim sequence of events.
Discovery of the Bodies and Police Response
Family members and neighbours discovered the bodies inside a room that was reportedly locked from the inside. Upon being informed, police and senior officers rushed to the scene. The couple was found lying in a pool of blood, and no suicide note was recovered from the location. The bodies were sent for a post-mortem examination, and forensic evidence was meticulously collected from the room to aid in the investigation.
Police Investigation and Statements
Muzaffarnagar SSP Sanjay Kumar Verma commented on the case, suggesting it appeared to be linked to a failed relationship. "Prima facie, this is a murder followed by suicide. Family members confirmed that the couple had been in a relationship and the wedding date had already been fixed. A detailed investigation is underway," Verma said. He added that no prior police complaints had been filed by either family, indicating the tensions may have been kept private.
Verma further elaborated on the investigative steps: "The room was locked from the inside, and we are recording statements of relatives and neighbours to verify the timeline. All aspects of the case are being examined," he emphasized, underscoring the thoroughness of the ongoing probe.
Community and Legal Implications
This incident has sent shockwaves through the local community in Bhalwa village, highlighting issues related to relationship conflicts and family pressures. Police are focusing on gathering all possible evidence and witness accounts to piece together the exact circumstances leading to this double tragedy. The case serves as a somber reminder of the potential consequences when personal disputes escalate violently.
