Delhi Shocker! Man Takes Wife on Mahakumbh Trip, Murders Her in Hotel to Hide Affair

New Delhi:  A man from Delhi’s Trilokpuri took his wife on a religious trip to Mahakumbh, murdered her in a hotel, and tried to cover up the crime to hide his extramarital affair, police said. The victim, identified as 40-year-old Meenakshi, was found dead with her throat slit in a homestay bathroom in Prayagraj on February 19. Her husband, Ashok Kumar, was arrested within 48 hours after police investigations and family efforts uncovered the truth.

Horrific Discovery in Hotel Room

The couple had checked into a modest guesthouse in Prayagraj’s Jhansi area on February 18. That night, Ashok sent videos and pictures home to their children, pretending they were enjoying the religious festival together. However, by the next morning, Meenakshi lay dead in a pool of blood.

The guesthouse manager discovered the body when Ashok was nowhere to be found. The police were called, and an investigation began immediately. The victim’s throat had been slit with a sharp weapon, suggesting a premeditated attack.

How Police Solved the Murder

With no identification documents left behind, the police circulated Meenakshi’s photograph on social media and in newspapers. On February 21, her family recognized her image and rushed to Prayagraj.

Her brother, Pravesh Kumar, and sons, Ashwani and Adarsh, confirmed her identity at the Jhunsi police station. Suspicion quickly fell on Ashok, who had traveled with her but had since vanished. Police tracked him down and arrested him the same day.

Husband Confessed to Killing Wife Over Extramarital Affair

During interrogation, Ashok confessed to killing his wife, revealing that he had planned the murder for three months. He admitted to being in an extramarital affair and saw Meenakshi as an obstacle to his future plans.

On February 17, Ashok convinced Meenakshi to join him on a religious trip to Prayagraj for Mahakumbh. The next day, they checked into the homestay. That night, an argument broke out between them.

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When Meenakshi went to the bathroom, Ashok followed her in, attacked her from behind, and slit her throat. He then changed his bloodstained clothes, wrapped the knife in them, and disposed of the evidence before fleeing.

To mislead their children, Ashok called his son Ashish, claiming Meenakshi had gone missing in the festival crowd. He pretended to search for her and expressed fake concern.

Son’s Efforts and Police Evidence Exposed the Truth

Not convinced by his father’s story, Meenakshi’s son Ashwin traveled to Prayagraj with family members on February 20. They searched for her and contacted the police while officers analyzed CCTV footage from the guesthouse and nearby areas.

Investigators found surveillance footage of Ashok and Meenakshi together just hours before the murder. Ashok’s social media posts from February 18, showing them taking a sacred dip at Mahakumbh, further contradicted his statements.

With forensic evidence, digital footprints, and Ashok’s contradicting narratives, police had enough proof to arrest him. He is now in custody, facing murder charges.