Police in Ghaziabad have cracked a sensational murder case in the Khoda area within just 12 hours of receiving a formal complaint, arresting the victim's wife and her lover. Investigators revealed that the two suspects plotted the crime to eliminate the man so they could marry each other. The fatal shooting took place inside a rented house, exposing a bitter domestic dispute that had been simmering for months.
Livelihood in Noida and a Love Marriage from a Decade Ago
The victim, identified as Anshul, lived with his wife Nisha in a rented accommodation situated in Vandana Vihar under the jurisdiction of the Khoda police station. Both earned their living working at a garment stitching firm located in neighboring Noida. A decade ago, Anshul had married Nisha against his family's wishes. The couple shares two children, who currently reside in their ancestral village under the care of their grandmother.
Entry of a Relative and Developing Relationship
Around two years ago, Pappu alias Ganga Bhagat, who was Anshul's cousin brother-in-law, moved into the same rented home in Khoda. Over this period, an illicit relationship developed between 30-year-old Nisha and 35-year-old Pappu. Anshul eventually discovered the affair and objected strongly. He even raised complaints about the matter with his family members, but relatives suppressed the issue to avoid social disgrace and public embarrassment.
Plotting the Elimination to Clear Way for Marriage
During interrogation, prime suspect Pappu disclosed that he and Nisha wished to tie the knot, viewing Anshul as an obstacle in their path. To remove him permanently, the duo devised a premeditated murder plan. As part of the plot, Pappu procured an illegal country-made pistol along with live ammunition from his native village and concealed the weapon inside the room.
The opportunity arose on October 10, 2026, when Anshul had taken a two-day leave from work and stayed home alone. Nisha left for work as usual, leaving Anshul vulnerable. Finding Anshul by himself, Pappu opened fire and shot him dead. Immediately following the murder, Pappu maintained constant telephone contact with Nisha and informed her that the deed was done.
Swift Arrest Within 12 Hours and Recovery of Weapon
On October 11, 2026, the deceased's sister approached the Khoda police station with a written complaint, prompting officers to register a formal criminal case. Acting swiftly on intelligence provided by an informant, a police team tracked down and arrested both suspects within 12 hours. The prime accused, Pappu, hails from Olarpur village in Kheri district.
Based on information provided by Pappu, police recovered the weapon used in the crime, comprising an illegal.315 bore country-made pistol and a spent cartridge. Following this seizure, investigators added Section 3/25 of the Arms Act to the existing charges, and further legal proceedings against both accused individuals are underway.
