A murder case in Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur district, which has shocked residents, is among the most recent cases after police claimed a 38-year-old married victim was killed and her body dismembered and disposed of at various places.
The victim is identified as Reshma Khan, also known as Sana, by the police, while the accused is Hemal Khakharia, alias Dilip (42), from Gujarat and lives in the Madiyahu area of Jaunpur.
Investigation Started
The case came to light on Sunday morning when residents found the human remains bundled in a black polythene sheet in bushes near the Ranipur Bypass and notified the police.
The remains were sent for a post-mortem examination, and investigators launched an inquiry using electronic evidence and other forensic leads to establish the victim’s identity and trace those responsible.
Alleged Sequence of Events
According to police, the accused had brought the victim to his rented accommodation in Teachers' Colony on July 4.
Investigators allege the two argued after they discussed messages on a mobile phone. The police say they had an argument, and the accused attacked the woman later that night when she was asleep and fatally injured her.
Police said that after the killing, the accused purchased black polythene bags from a nearby market and later dismembered the body before disposing of the remains at different locations to cover up the crime.
These are part of the police investigation and will be subject to judicial scrutiny when the legal process is made.
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Arrest After Police Encounter
Police said they had received information that the accused was attempting to revisit the disposal sites to remove or hide the remaining body parts.
Based on the tip-off, officers caught him in the vicinity of Ramnagar Block Gate late on Sunday night.
The police said it was the accused who opened fire while trying to escape, and officers fired back in self-defense. He suffered a gunshot injury in his right leg and was taken into custody before being admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Police said they recovered:
A country-made .32-bore pistol
Live and spent cartridges
A knife allegedly used in the crime
A motorcycle
A mobile phone
Other human remains are believed to be connected to the case
The accused has been arrested, and all the recovered items have been seized as part of the investigation.
Investigation Continues
Police officials said forensic experts were examining the evidence that was gathered from the crime scene as well as other locations. Witness statements were also recorded in order to establish a sequence of events.
Authorities have not disclosed further details regarding the relationship between the victim and the accused beyond what is contained in the investigation.
The case is still under investigation, and the allegations against the accused will be tested through the judicial process.
