Noida Police has apprehended a 35-year-old man for allegedly killing his 50-year-old live-in partner on suspicion of her involvement with other men, as per police officials.
In a relationship since’21
The accused, Gautam, and the deceased, Vineeta, resided together in Sector 42, as stated by the police. They had been in a relationship for the past three years following the demise of Vineeta’s husband, they further added.
“On Tuesday night, following a heated argument between the two, the accused physically assaulted her, resulting in her loss of consciousness. Subsequently, he vacated the premises,” a senior police officer stated.
“Later, when locals assisted in transporting the woman to a hospital, she was pronounced dead by medical professionals,” the officer continued. An FIR under Indian Penal Code (IPC) section 302 (murder) was registered at the Sector 39 police station.
A thorough investigation ensued, leading to the tracking down and apprehension of Gautam, the officer confirmed.
Physical Altercation Leads to Death
During interrogation, the accused recounted the altercation that escalated into a physical altercation. He expressed suspicions about Vineeta’s alleged involvement with other men as well, the officer elaborated.
The police informed that the body has been dispatched for post-mortem examination, while the accused was presented before a local court which remanded him to judicial custody.
