Husband murders Wife: Started love affair in lockdown; married in August and killed in Oct

By Lokmat English Desk | Published: October 31, 2020 12:00 PM2020-10-31T12:00:31+5:302020-10-31T12:00:31+5:30

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Just two months after their love marriage, a woman was allegedly killed by her husband on suspicion that she was having an extra-marital affair.

The incident took place in the posh Jaora Compound area in Indore on late on Tuesday night, sending shockwaves in the locality.

CSP (Sanyogitaganj) Purti Tiwari said the murder was most brutal - the husband first strangulated his wife with a dog's chain and then repeatedly stabbed her using a knife.

The husband has been arrested by the police.CSP Tiwari said the deceased has been identified as Anshu Sharma (22). She got married to Harsh Sharma on August 17, 2020 against her parent’s wish, and was staying with him. Late on Tuesday night, Harsh had an argument with Anshu related to her alleged affair and it escalated to such an extent that Harsh first strangled and then stabbed Anshu in a fit of rage.

Harsh runs a business of organic vegetables in Palasia area where Anshu used to work. Then, they liked each other and later they got married in a temple in August.

Anshu's family who live in Kalindi Gold Township were not ready for this marriage.