Jhansi , Days after a woman autorickshaw driver was found dead here, police have arrested her lover with the post-mortem report revealing that she was shot at, officials said on Saturday.
Senior Superintendent of Police of Jhansi, BBGTS Murthy, on Monday, had said that at around 2:30 am , the control room received information about an accident and the death of its driver after being crushed under the vehicle. Police reached the spot and sent the body for post-mortem.
The deceased was identified as Anita Chaudhary , wife of Dwarka Chaudhary.
Anita's husband filed a complaint against three people, accusing them of murder. The post-mortem report on Saturday revealed that Anita was shot dead, police said.
Following an investigation based on the complaint, the accused were identified as Mukesh Jha , his son, Shivam and his brother-in-law, Manoj . The SSP said the main accused, Mukesh Jha, was in contact with the deceased for the last 6-7 years, and there was a dispute between them of late.
On Monday evening, police arrested Shivam and Manoj, who were later sent to jail. Police announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of the main accused, Mukesh Jha, who was on the run.
{{/usCountry}}On Monday evening, police arrested Shivam and Manoj, who were later sent to jail. Police announced a reward of ₹25,000 for information regarding the whereabouts of the main accused, Mukesh Jha, who was on the run.
{{/usCountry}}On Friday night, based on a tip-off, the police attempted to arrest Mukesh, who was trying to escape and opened fire at the police. In the retaliatory firing, Mukesh was shot in the right leg and was subsequently arrested and sent to the medical college for treatment.
During questioning, the accused confessed that he killed Anita because he felt betrayed in love. The police are conducting a detailed investigation into the matter, Superintendent of Police Preeti Singh said.
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