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Lucknow Daughter-in-Law and Lover Arrested in Mother-in-Law’s Killing After CCTV Gap and Dog Trail

Police say the pair targeted Nirmala Devi over opposition to a years-long relationship.

Overview

  • An FIR was filed on a complaint by the victim’s son, Tridesh Verma, and police arrested Ranjana Verma and Rajan Sharma within hours.
  • Investigators report the home’s indoor CCTV was disabled from about 2 pm to 4 pm, while exterior video showed Ranjana leaving with Rajan during that window.
  • A sniffer dog traced the scent to Rajan Sharma, identified by police as a tenant and Ola taxi driver, which led to sustained questioning.
  • Police say Nirmala Devi’s hands and legs were tied and she was strangled inside the Nishatganj residence, with the scene staged to resemble a robbery.
  • Officials state both suspects were questioned and provided statements about the motive, and forensic analysis and legal proceedings are underway.