Kutch: A young woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend after she became pregnant and pressed him to marry her. The accused, with the help of a friend, allegedly dumped her body into a village well in Gujarat’s Kutch district, police said.
According to investigators, the main accused, identified as Rajesh, had been in a relationship with the woman, who was a resident of the same village, for nearly a year. During this period, the two were reportedly involved in an intimate relationship, following which she became pregnant while still a minor.
After attaining adulthood, the woman allegedly asked Rajesh to marry her and warned that she would approach the police if he refused. Police said this led to frequent disputes between the two.
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Investigators revealed that Rajesh allegedly discussed the matter with his friend Rahul a few days before the incident, and the two are suspected of conspiring to kill her.
Police said Rajesh later contacted the woman through social media and asked her to meet him at night, allegedly assuring her that they would elope and get married. When she reached the designated spot, he allegedly overpowered and strangled her, with Rahul assisting in the crime.
Authorities further stated that the accused tied a scarf around the victim’s waist, attached a heavy stone to it, and threw her body into a water-filled well on the outskirts of the village in an attempt to destroy evidence.
After the woman went missing, her family filed a complaint with the police. During the investigation, suspicion reportedly fell on Rajesh due to his known relationship with the victim. Police said sustained questioning led to his alleged confession.
Fire department personnel were called to assist in the search operation. After several hours, the woman’s body was recovered from the well.
Both accused have been arrested and booked on charges of murder. Further investigation is underway to gather additional evidence and complete legal formalities.
