Woman Found Dead in Bed Box Weeks After Marriage; Husband Suspected and On the Run
Weeks after wedding, woman found dead in bed box; husband key suspect, on the run: Cops
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A 28-year-old woman was discovered dead inside a bed box in Nabi Karim, Central Delhi, weeks after her marriage. Her husband, Mohammad Ejaz, is the prime suspect and is currently absconding. Police are conducting raids to apprehend him and have arrested his brother on dowry harassment allegations.
- 01The deceased woman was found dead in a bed box in Central Delhi.
- 02Her husband, Mohammad Ejaz, is the main suspect and is currently on the run.
- 03Allegations of dowry harassment have surfaced against Ejaz and his brother.
- 04Police are conducting raids and examining CCTV footage to track the suspect.
- 05An FIR has been registered, and multiple teams are investigating the case.
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Weeks after her marriage, a 28-year-old woman was found dead inside a bed box at her rented accommodation in Nabi Karim, Central Delhi. The police discovered her decomposed body on May 8 after receiving a complaint about a foul smell from the tenant's room. The woman, originally from Haldwani, Uttarakhand, had married Mohammad Ejaz, a resident of Vaishali district, Bihar, on April 26. Following the discovery, police identified Ejaz as the prime suspect, as he was missing from the premises at the time of the investigation. Allegations of dowry harassment have also emerged against Ejaz and his brother, Sarfaraz, who has since been arrested. Police are conducting raids at locations linked to Ejaz, utilizing technical surveillance and local intelligence to track him down. An FIR has been filed at Nabi Karim police station, and investigations are ongoing, including examining CCTV footage and verifying rental documents.
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This tragic incident raises concerns about domestic violence and dowry harassment in India, prompting discussions on legal protections for women.
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