Elderly Man Arrested for Bludgeoning Wife to Death in Ghaziabad
82-year-old surrenders after killing wife in Ghaziabad; arrested
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In a tragic incident in Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, 82-year-old Harpal Singh killed his 75-year-old wife, Urmila Devi, with an axe while she slept. Suspecting infidelity, he surrendered to police with the murder weapon. The couple had been living with their daughter, and the incident occurred while their grandchildren were present.
- 01The murder occurred around 3:30 AM at their home in Rawli, Muradnagar.
- 02Harpal Singh suspected his wife of having an affair with their son-in-law, which led to frequent disputes.
- 03The couple had been residing at their married daughter's house for six months prior to the incident.
- 04Urmila Devi was declared dead upon arrival at the hospital due to severe injuries from the axe attack.
- 05An FIR was registered under BNS Section 103(1) for murder against Harpal Singh following a complaint from their daughter.
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In Muradnagar, Ghaziabad, an 82-year-old man named Harpal Singh has been arrested for the murder of his 75-year-old wife, Urmila Devi. The incident occurred early Saturday morning around 3:30 AM while the couple was staying at their daughter's home, where they had lived for the past six months. Harpal Singh allegedly suspected his wife of infidelity with their son-in-law, which had led to ongoing disputes between them. During the attack, he bludgeoned her with an axe while she was asleep, inflicting severe injuries to her head and face. After committing the act, he walked to a nearby police station with the murder weapon and confessed to the crime. Police rushed Urmila to the hospital, but she was pronounced dead upon arrival. An FIR was filed against Harpal Singh under BNS Section 103(1) for murder, following a complaint from their daughter. The couple had two married daughters and a son who passed away five years ago.
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This tragic incident highlights the potential for domestic disputes to escalate into violence, impacting families and communities.
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