UP cops find 33-yr-old woman who eloped, husband kills her at police station

Police said the deceased was identified as Soni, 33, who had been married to Anoop Kumar, 36, for the last 17 years.

Published on: Jan 12, 2026, 16:18:16 IST

By Rohit Kumar Singh

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LUCKNOW: A 33-year-old woman who eloped with another man on January 7 was shot dead by her husband inside the Pali police station after the Hardoi police tracked and brought her back, a senior Uttar Pradesh police officer said.

The suspect Anoop Kumar killed his wife on the premises of the Pali police station (X/hardoipolice)

Police said the deceased was identified as Soni, 33, who had been married to Anoop Kumar, 36, for the last 17 years.

Police said Soni eloped with a 28-year-old man from Sahajanpur on January 7. Her husband filed a police complaint on January 8, claiming that the Saharanpur man had abducted his wife. A police team was able to trace Soni and was brought to the police station on January 11 for legal formalities.

Soni spent the night at the police station and was to be medically hospital at the district hospital on Monday. The couple’s relatives had heard about her detention and were also at the police station to help work out a compromise between the couple.

At 10:45 am, Soni had stepped out of the police station’s mess after having breakfast when her husband walked into the police station. Anoop Kumar pulled out a country-made pistol tucked into his waistband and fired one shot at Soni from close range. The bullet hit her chest. She collapsed.

Police said Anoop tried to escape but was quickly overpowered.

Hardoi superintendent of police (SP) Ashok Kumar Meena said the incident was a serious lapse. The investigating officer, Vikrant Chowdhary, and the woman constable, Sanjana Rajput, have been suspended for negligence.

The case will be investigated by the Additional SP (West), Martand Prakash Singh.

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Rohit Kumar Singh
Rohit Kumar Singh is a senior journalist based in Lucknow and currently serves as Special Correspondent and City Chief with Hindustan Times. With over 25 years of experience in journalism, he specialises in investigative reporting, with a strong focus on crime, policing, internal security, terrorism, governance and public policy in Uttar Pradesh. He began his journalism career in 2000 and joined Hindustan Times in June 2008 after working with The Daily Pioneer and Sahara Samay. Over the years, he has produced numerous high-impact investigative and exclusive reports on organised crime, terrorism, law enforcement, politics, governance and public administration. Rohit has extensively covered major criminal investigations, terror incidents, elections, police reforms, anti-terror operations, corruption, communal violence and other sensitive security issues. His reporting is recognised for its accuracy, depth, strong sourcing and analytical approach, making him one of the most respected journalists covering the police and internal security beat in Uttar Pradesh. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered stories that have shaped public discourse, exposed systemic lapses and promoted accountability in governance and law enforcement. He continues to focus on public-interest journalism, combining investigative reporting with in-depth analysis of issues that impact governance and public safety.Read More

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