A 26-year-old woman died under suspicious circumstances after sustaining a gunshot wound in the Aryanagar Colony area on Chandi Road. Police have taken the woman's husband into custody following accusations from local residents and the recovery of a weapon from the premises.
The Incident
The deceased, identified as 26-year-old Babli, was found with a gunshot wound to the right temple. According to reports, relatives rushed to the house on Tuesday morning after hearing a commotion, where they discovered Babli’s body lying on the floor.
At the time of the incident, both the husband and wife were reportedly present in the room. Local sources indicate that the couple frequently argued over the husband's alcohol addiction, and a dispute regarding the same issue had allegedly occurred on Tuesday night.
Police Investigation And Recovery
Upon receiving information regarding the death on Wednesday morning, police forces arrived at the scene. CO Anita Chauhan stated that prima facie, the case appears to be one of murder.
During the subsequent investigation, the police took the accused husband, Sachin, into custody. Based on information provided by the accused, police recovered a country-made pistol (which had been hidden on the roof of the house after the incident.
CO Chauhan confirmed that a thorough investigation is underway, and further legal action will be taken based on the gathering of evidence.
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Background
Sachin, originally a resident of Kaili Panchi in the Meerut district, married Babli approximately nine years ago. The couple has a four-year-old daughter named Divyanshi.
About one year ago, Sachin built a house near his in-laws' residence in Pilkhuwa, where he had been living with his wife and daughter prior to this fatal incident.
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