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Hindustan Times
44 minutes ago
- Hindustan Times
Wife, daughter and their lovers kill Meerut farmer
A woman and her daughter conspired with their respective lovers to murder the former's husband (also the latter's father), a 45-year-old farmer, Subhash, who was found critically injured in his field on June 23 with a gunshot wound to his lower back and succumbed to his injuries the following morning. Wife, daughter and their lovers kill Meerut farmer Police could not record his statement before the death of Subhash. What initially seemed like an unsolved case of assault took a dramatic turn when the police, on July 6, arrested Subhash's wife Kavita, daughter Sonam, their respective lovers Gulzar and Vipin Singh, and a fifth accomplice, Ajgar alias Shubham Kumar. Subhash lived in Jani Khurd's Bhupgarhi village with his wife Kavita and four children. His oldest, a married daughter ; his second daughter Sonam, a BA final-year student at Kanohar Lal PG College in Meerut; and two sons, one in Class 10 and the other in Class 11. Sonam, police officials said, was in a secret relationship with Vipin, a milk vendor from Brahmpuri. She first met him near her college, and their relationship intensified through Telegram and other social media platforms. Meanwhile Kavita was in an extramarital relationship with Gulzar, a local farmer whose fields adjoined the family's. Both relationships were hidden from other family members, according to the police. Things came to a head, they added, when Sonam discovered her mother's affair and used it to blackmail her, demanding that she be allowed to marry Vipin. Both mother and daughter saw Subhash, who only uses his first name, as a common obstacle – a controlling figure who wouldn't approve of either relationship -- and decided it was time for him to go. They convinced their partners to eliminate Subhash. Vipin drafted his friend Ajgar , and together the five of them spent five days planning the murder, the police said. On June 23, Subhash left home to water his fields. Kavita and Sonam immediately informed their lovers via WhatsApp call . Vipin handed a country-made pistol to Ajgar, and drove him in a bike to a canal near the fields. There, Ajgar shot Subhash from behind and the bullet struck his lower back. The duo then fled, and hid the weapon, police said. After Subhash's death, Kavita mourned as a grieving widow, Sonam cried for her dead father, and Gulzar even visited their home to offer condolences. Behind this mask of mourning, the conspirators believed the case would eventually die down. Meanwhile, they kept in constant touch via WhatsApp, Facebook, and Instagram calls – discussing developments in the investigation and sharing police updates. Police discovered chat logs that included messages like Vipin telling Sonam, 'The job is done. Don't worry now,' and Sonam replying, I did wrong to papa,' to which Vipin responded, 'Don't worry... I'm here.' The police formed four teams to investigate the case. They scrutinized phone call records, tracked the location of key individuals, and conducted interviews with locals. Villagers hinted at Kavita's affair with Gulzar. The police also noticed frequent communication between Kavita, Sonam, Gulzar, and Vipin. Location data placed Vipin and Aigar near the crime scene at the time of the murder. Under interrogation, they revealed the entire plot and named all involved. SP Rural Rakesh Kumar Mishra confirmed the arrest of all five accused. 'These individuals carefully planned and executed the murder of Subhash. They believed he was standing in the way of their love lives and plotted to remove him. With the help of digital evidence and sustained questioning, we were able to uncover the truth.' The weapon used in the murder has been recovered, and all five have been sent to jail, police said.
Time of India
5 hours ago
- Time of India
Two arrested for posing as women and cheating man of Rs 4.5 lakh with marriage promise
Noida: Two men from Delhi were arrested for allegedly posing as young, unmarried women on social media to cheat people by soliciting friendships and then taking money from them on various pretexts. The accused, Amit alias Aarav (23) and Mohd Rizwan (24), created fake profiles on platforms like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp to befriend and deceive men with promises of romance and marriage, police said. They were held on Sunday. According to police, the duo would adopt names, such as "Mansi", "Sanju", and "Nandani", and use stolen photos of women to create convincing online identities. They would initiate conversations, express interest in marriage, and slowly gain the trust of their targets. Once emotionally involved, the victims were asked to send money on various pretexts, including medical emergencies, family troubles and wedding-related expenses. You Can Also Check: Noida AQI | Weather in Noida | Bank Holidays in Noida | Public Holidays in Noida The case came to light when a man working at a medical store in Greater Noida filed a complaint at Surajpur police station. He alleged that he was cheated of Rs 4.5 lakh by two persons, one of whom had introduced herself as a young woman online and later proposed marriage. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like 5 Books Warren Buffett Wants You to Read In 2025 Blinkist: Warren Buffett's Reading List Undo However, when the complainant insisted on finalising the marriage, the second accused allegedly contacted him posing as the woman's brother, threatened to fine a case against him for "obscene conversations", and extorted an additional Rs 20,000. "The entire plot was carefully crafted to emotionally manipulate and financially exploit the victims. Once the money was transferred, the accused would resort to intimidation, pretending to be protective family members and blackmail the victims into paying more," DCP (Central Noida) Shakti Mohan Avasthy said. Police registered a case under the BNS and the IT Act and launched an investigation. Using electronic surveillance and social media data, they tracked and arrested the suspects. Two mobile phones and a motorbike were recovered from their possession. Cops are now trying to ascertain how long the duo had been operating and how many people may have fallen prey to their scheme. They suspect the involvement of more people in the racket. "People must exercise caution while using social media to meet new people and refrain from sharing personal or financial details with strangers," the DCP said.
Hindustan Times
8 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Texas shooting: Active shooter killed after ambushing US Border Patrol agents, chilling picture surfaces
A shooter armed with rifle and tactical gear was shot and killed after he ambushed US Border Patrol agents in Texas Monday morning, as per reporters. A rifle-wielding shooter was killed after ambushing US Border Patrol agents in McAllen, Texas. (X@officer_Lew) According to reports, the unnamed shooter plotted the assault on Border Patrol officers working at the Rio Grande Valley annex. Police shot back at the gunman, who is now dead, as per Fox News. 'This morning an individual opened fired at the entrance of the United States Border Patrol sector annex in McAllen, Texas. Both Border Patrol agents and local police helped neutralize the shooter,' the Department of Homeland Security told Fox News in a statement. 'This is an ongoing investigation led by the FBI. More information will be shared as it becomes available.' According to Bill Melugin, Fox News correspondent, no federal agents were hurt in the assault. Also Read: Trump blasted over 'four-word' bizarre response on Fed cuts as Texas flood death toll rises; 'His ears don't hear truth' Flights at McAllen International Airport delayed Following the shooting, all flights at McAllen International Airport were delayed, according to the City of McAllen. 'Due to off-airport safety concerns, vehicles and passengers will not be permitted to enter the terminal or parking lot. Access will remain restricted until further notice,' the city wrote in a Facebook post. 'An update will be issued once it is deemed safe to reopen the airport. For the latest flight information, travelers should contact their airline directly,' it added. The Border Patrol post is located close to the airport, and La Plaza Mall, one of the busiest shopping malls in the area. The limitations will not be lifted until authorities declare it safe to resume airport operations. Officials are recommending that individuals watch the airlines' social media posts and get in touch with them directly for updates.
