A shocking murder case linked to blackmail and extramarital relationships has been solved by police in Meerut, with the arrest of the accused, identified as Sonu (36).
The victim, Gulafshan (35), was found dead in a field on Saturday morning. Her body bore multiple deep injuries, indicating a brutal attack. Police later recovered the weapon used in the crime from a nearby location.
According to investigators, Gulafshan had allegedly been blackmailing Sonu by threatening to circulate an explicit video of his wife. The video was reportedly recorded earlier by Gulafshan’s husband, Monu, who himself was said to be in a relationship with Sonu’s wife. This tangled web of relationships eventually led to the murder.
Police said Gulafshan and Monu, residents of Mahmoodpur village under Kankerkhera Police Station jurisdiction, had married two years ago. On Friday, Gulafshan left home, reportedly to buy books for her children, but did not return. Her body was discovered the next morning in a field, around 200 metres away from where the weapon was later found.
During interrogation, Sonu confessed to the crime. He told police that Gulafshan had been demanding money and threatening to upload the video online if he refused. Distressed and fearing exposure, Sonu allegedly lured her to a field on the pretext of a meeting and attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon, striking her multiple times on the head, neck, and body.
Investigators said the crime scene suggested that the victim tried to defend herself, as one of her fingers was severed during the attack. Blood was found scattered across a wide area, indicating a violent struggle.
Following a complaint filed by Gulafshan’s father, Shahid, police registered a case and launched an investigation, leading to Sonu’s arrest. Further legal action is underway.
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Published By:
Nitish Singh
Published On:
May 4, 2026 03:52 IST
