Boyfriend Arrested for Allegedly Killing Girlfriend in Surajpur Over Suspected Affair
Digital Desk
A 19-year-old woman was allegedly murdered by her boyfriend in Chhattisgarh's Surajpur district after he reportedly suspected her of being involved in another relationship. The accused allegedly lured her to Nehru Park, attacked her with a knife, and later attempted to end his own life before being arrested by police.
The deceased has been identified as Radhika Rajwade, while the accused is Ritesh Rajwade.
Called Her to Park Before Attack
According to police, the incident took place on Sunday evening when Ritesh allegedly called Radhika to Nehru Park to meet him.
During the meeting, he allegedly stabbed her in the neck with a knife. Police said the weapon pierced through her neck. After the attack, the accused allegedly pulled out the knife and fled the spot on a motorcycle.
Despite her critical injuries, Radhika reportedly managed to run a short distance before collapsing. People present in the park rushed her to the district hospital.
Victim Named Accused Before Death
Doctors referred Radhika to the Ambikapur Medical College Hospital due to the severity of her injuries.
Police said she was unable to speak because of the neck wound. During questioning, she reportedly gestured for a pen and paper and wrote down the name of the alleged attacker.
She later succumbed to her injuries during treatment at around 10:30 pm.
Suicide Note Found at Park
During the investigation, police recovered a handwritten note allegedly left by the accused at the park, in which he reportedly accepted responsibility for the attack.
Investigators believe the murder was triggered by the accused's suspicion that the victim was involved in another relationship.
Arrested Near Railway Track
After the incident, police examined CCTV footage from the area and identified the motorcycle rider.
Officials tracked the accused to a railway track, where he was allegedly preparing to die by suicide. He was taken into custody before any further incident occurred.
Investigation Underway
Police have registered a case of murder and are questioning the accused to establish the sequence of events and the motive behind the crime.
Investigators are also examining digital evidence, CCTV footage and statements of witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.
