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Time of India
20 hours ago
- Time of India
‘Honour killing': Parents murder daughter over affair, cremate her in dead of night
Meerut: A 21-year-old woman from UP's Baghpat was allegedly strangled to death by her parents for having an affair with her neighbour. The crime took place two days after she wrote to local police citing a threat to her life. The victim, Shivani Kashyap, was murdered around 11pm on Tuesday and her parents quietly cremated her in the dead of night and scattered the ashes to "remove all evidence". ASP (Baghpat) Narendra Pratap Singh said on Friday, "The victim's parents, Sanjeev Kashyap and Babita Kashyap, were taken into custody after they confessed to killing her and cremating her body in secrecy. Her brother, Ravi, and one more accused are currently on the run." Shivani was in a relationship with her neighbour, Ankit Prajapati, for almost six years. Despite opposition from her family, she remained firm on marrying him. On Tuesday night, her family allegedly murdered her at home, carried her body for about 3 km to the Yamuna riverbank, cremated her and even scattered the ashes. They did not want to get her married in the same village, police said. The murder came to light when Ankit found Shivani's phone switched off the next morning and suspected foul play, upon which he informed police. "Ankit called the police control room and alerted cops," said a police officer privy to the case. "An FIR was registered against the accused under BNS sections of murder and destruction of evidence. The victim's parents were arrested and sent to jail after being produced before the court. " Meerut: A 21-year-old woman from UP's Baghpat was allegedly strangled to death by her parents for having an affair with her neighbour. The crime took place two days after she wrote to local police citing a threat to her life. The victim, Shivani Kashyap, was murdered around 11pm on Tuesday and her parents quietly cremated her in the dead of night and scattered the ashes to "remove all evidence". ASP (Baghpat) Narendra Pratap Singh said on Friday, "The victim's parents, Sanjeev Kashyap and Babita Kashyap, were taken into custody after they confessed to killing her and cremating her body in secrecy. Her brother, Ravi, and one more accused are currently on the run." Shivani was in a relationship with her neighbour, Ankit Prajapati, for almost six years. Despite opposition from her family, she remained firm on marrying him. On Tuesday night, her family allegedly murdered her at home, carried her body for about 3 km to the Yamuna riverbank, cremated her and even scattered the ashes. They did not want to get her married in the same village, police said. The murder came to light when Ankit found Shivani's phone switched off the next morning and suspected foul play, upon which he informed police. "Ankit called the police control room and alerted cops," said a police officer privy to the case. "An FIR was registered against the accused under BNS sections of murder and destruction of evidence. The victim's parents were arrested and sent to jail after being produced before the court. "
Indian Express
5 days ago
- Indian Express
A Delhi woman missing, two bodies, no answers: Inside a murder probe that unravelled
It was a cold winter evening five years ago when Ankit Bhati (27) arrived at the New Ashok Nagar police station in East Delhi. His wife, 23-year-old Sheetal, had been missing, he told the police. He suspected her parents, who had disapproved of their relationship from the start. Then, a highly decomposed body was discovered in a canal in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr. Ankit was shown a photo, and he identified it as Sheetal. Based on his complaint and their investigation, police arrested the parents and four other relatives. The police case was that they strangled her, drove to the canal, and dumped her body. But in November 2023, the case took a dramatic turn — DNA tests came back negative. The body was not Sheetal's. And the police probe hit a wall. So, what happened? Sheetal and Ankit's courtship started around 2016, according to court documents. It was a classic meet-cute — they were supposed to find a match for a common friend, but they fell in love instead. They both lived in New Ashok Nagar, they were neighbours — Sheetal was staying with her parents, taking tuition classes, while Ankit was working at his uncle's dairy shop in the locality. The couple then decided to tell their parents about the relationship. Sheetal's parents did not take the news well. According to police, they allegedly beat her up and didn't allow her to leave the house for a while after she told them. On October 23, 2019, the couple secretly tied the knot at an Arya Samaj temple in Tis Hazari, according to court documents, and continued living at home. In January 2020, according to Ankit's police complaint, Sheetal said she would tell her parents about their marriage. Her uncle's son was getting married, and she would speak to her family about their own wedding 'at an appropriate time'. Ankit alleged that he regularly spoke with her over the phone. Their last conversation was on January 18, 2020. On February 6, 2020, Ankit approached the police, stating that his wife had been missing for a month. He had claimed Sheetal's parents were against their marriage as they belonged to the same gotra. In Hindu families, marriages within the same gotra are frowned upon since they are believed to be descended from the same lineage. In its FIR filed on February 16, 2020, the New Ashok Nagar Police alleged that Sheetal's parents didn't allow the two to meet and that they 'intentionally kidnapped her and hid her somewhere'. As police began investigating, they received information that a highly decomposed body had been fished out of a canal near Bulandshahr on January 30 that year. Police said their counterparts in Aligarh carried out the autopsy, and the body 'was missing skin due to extreme bloating in the water'. A photograph was shown to Ankit, along with a bundle of clothes — blue lowers and a light blue jersey — for identification. He 'confirmed' the body was Sheetal's — he claimed he had gifted the clothes to his wife. Another identifying factor was that the body had dental braces, just like Sheetal. Police thought they had an open-and-shut case of 'honour killing'. Over the next two days, Sheetal's father Ravinder Chaudhary (43), her mother Suman, her two uncles, a cousin and brother-in-law were arrested under sections 201 (disappearance of evidence), 120B (criminal conspiracy) and 302 (murder). According to a court order dated February 6, 2023, police alleged that Ravinder strangled Sheetal with a shawl 'in a fit of rage'. Then, two cars with the six accused drove to the canal. 'Her parents were in a WagonR with her body, which was kept upright in the rear seat, and the other car with the rest of the relatives followed,' an officer had said earlier. Police told the court that Ravinder admitted to disposing of his daughter's body in the lake. 'The prosecution has prima facie established the presence of the accused, Ravinder, near the lake on the intervening night of 18.01.2020-19.01.2020… from [his] call record details… Call record details of Sheetal's mobile phone also show her number was switched off on 18.01.2020 at 18:24:11, which corroborates the complainant's version,' said Additional Sessions Judge Swati Katiyar of Karkardooma Court while framing charges in this case on February 6, 2023. While the others were released on bail, Ravinder remained in jail. On November 18, 2023, the police case unraveled. As per procedure, DNA samples from the body and Ravinder were collected and sent to the Forensic Science Lab in Delhi's Rohini. The lab sent back the report in 2022, which said the samples did not match. Police then collected a sample of the mother's DNA — it was negative. This meant the body was not that of Sheetal's. Ravinder was granted bail by a Delhi court citing the DNA mismatch. The police were stumped. A scrutiny of court documents revealed that not one, but two bodies were recovered on the same day from the same canal. While they underwent autopsies, samples from only one body were preserved by doctors, documents added. Police and medical authorities never identified the second body. '… it came to light that the post-mortem of another female was conducted on the same day and at the same hospital [where] the post-mortem of the purported victim of the present offence was conducted. The possibility of switching biological samples between the two deceased females was raised by the prosecution. Since the viscera of the other deceased female was no longer preserved, the IO [Investigating Officer] repeated a DNA test… from a fresh blood sample of the wife of the present applicant… However, the same opinion was rendered by the CFSL, Lodhi Road. It again reiterated that the two DNA profiles did not match,' said then Additional Sessions Judge Vishal Gogne in his November 18, 2023, order. ASJ Gogne also stated that 'there is a strong likelihood' that the body recovered from the canal was not Sheetal's. There was no possibility to ascertain if the other body was Sheetal's — the Delhi Police said 'both bodies had been cremated'. Advocate Deepak Sharma, who represented the accused in court, argued that the Delhi Police had been negligent in their investigation. 'This is a botched-up investigation. Where is Sheetal? Who was the other woman whose body was found?' he said. On their part, the Delhi Police 'blamed' the UP police [in whose jurisdiction the body was found] for their alleged negligence. 'They (the UP Police) had photos of both bodies. Ankit identified his wife from the photo. We think they switched Sheetal's body with the other woman's since both were unidentified as far as they were concerned,' a Delhi Police officer earlier told The Indian Express. When contacted, the UP Police said they need to examine records, since it's an old case, before they can comment. Fresh avenues, denied Hoping to revive their case, the Delhi Police, on September 21 last year, moved court to conduct a lie detector test and a psychological assessment of Ravinder and his family. 'It is submitted that on 16.02.2020, the above case was registered on the complaint of Mr Ankit Bhati… During the investigation, it was revealed that the missing [woman], Sheetal Choudhary, was murdered and her body was dumped in Gang Nahar. Later on, an unknown body was recovered in Aligarh, and her post-mortem was conducted by the police officer concerned in Aligarh Hospital. During the post-mortem, exhibits, including teeth, of the deceased were seized, but the DNA of the same teeth [did] not match the DNA of her parents,' read the application. 'For further investigation, a polygraph test, layered voice stress analysis, and a psychological Assessment test of the six accused persons is required. Therefore, it is requested that the tests may be… conducted in FSL/Rohini…,' the application read. On May 29 this year, a Delhi court rejected the police's request. 'Since the accused persons have not consented… the court cannot force [them] to undergo the tests… Accordingly, the application is dismissed,' said Additional Sessions Judge Alok Shukla of Karkardooma Court in his order. 'It is settled law that compulsory or involuntary administration of polygraph tests on an accused violates the right against self-incrimination,' he added. As for the second body, Advocate Sharma had recently argued in court that an FIR should have been lodged in relation to it. The Delhi Police had replied that since the body was not Sheetal's and since it was found in UP, it was not in their domain. To this, Sharma replied that a zero FIR could have been lodged, which can be registered by any police station irrespective of jurisdiction, or the UP police could have been intimated about the events. Speaking to The Indian Express, Sharma alleged: 'It is crystal clear that from the beginning, no fair investigation was ever carried out by the investigating officer. The accused persons were arrested based on a false and concocted story… the investigating agency did not bother to conduct the lie detector tests at an initial stage of the probe.' To date, only a handful of witnesses have been examined, and the trial is unlikely to conclude any time soon. Meanwhile, Sheetal's whereabouts remain unknown. No body. No closure. Just a growing trail of questions — and two families still waiting for answers.
News18
7 days ago
- Entertainment
- News18
Ankit Gupta SLAMS Link-Up Rumours, Threatens Legal Action: ‘Seen Countless Stories…'
Last Updated: Actor Ankit Gupta firmly shut down rumours about his personal life after a viral video linked him to a mystery woman amid breakup rumours with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary Television actor Ankit Gupta has broken his silence over online gossip, link-up rumours, and false narratives about his personal life. While he rarely speaks out publicly, this time he has decided to clear the air. Recently, a video of Ankit stepping out of a Mumbai eatery went viral. In the background, a girl was seen, sparking speculation and assumptions about the mystery woman, amid his breakup rumours with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary. Ankit clarified that he doesn't know the girl and finds the speculations troubling. Ankit Gupta mentioned that staying silent can sometimes be seen as agreement, and he is no longer okay with that. Over the past few months, he has seen numerous stories, edits, and assumptions about his personal life that are untrue, taken out of context, and disrespectful. He said that the recent attempt to link him with someone he doesn't know, just because they appeared in the same frame, is not only absurd but disturbing. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Ankit Gupta (@6_ankitgupta) In his statement shared on Instagram, Ankit wrote, 'There comes a point where silence starts to feel like consent — and I'm no longer okay with that. Over the past few months, I've seen countless stories, edits, and assumptions being made about my personal life — with no truth, no context, and absolutely no respect for boundaries. The recent attempt to link me with someone I don't even know, just because they appeared in the same frame, is not just absurd — it's disturbing. Let me say this clearly: I am a private person. What I choose to share, I share with intention. But what I will not accept is this growing culture of inventing narratives, linking me with strangers, or using my name and face to gain views, likes, and attention." Ankit Gupta Threatens Legal Action He stressed that this issue extends beyond one video to the ongoing invasion of privacy, baseless gossip, and the lack of accountability from those who post or share such content. Ankit warned that any individual or platform spreading false, defamatory, or invasive content about him will face legal action, including defamation cases. He asserted that having a public life does not make his dignity public property, and he is committed to protecting his privacy. 'From this point on, any individual or platform spreading false, defamatory, or invasive content about me will be met with legal action — including defamation cases. Having a public life does not mean my dignity is public property. So let's be clear: I'm not here to play along, I'm here to protect what's mine. So before you publish or forward anything — ask yourself: is it real, is it respectful, or is it just nonsense?" he added. Soon after he shared the post, several netizens came out in support of Ankit. Actress Tina Datta commented, 'Proud of you buddy.. This was much needed… Unfortunately People lack basic etiquettes these days…." One netizen wrote, 'It's time we respect those boundaries and stop the baseless gossip," while another one commented, 'Glad Ankit that you took a stand for yourself and it was absolutely required to do so." First Published:
Pink Villa
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Ankit Gupta on dating rumors after apparent breakup with Priyanka Chahar Choudhary: ‘I will not accept...'
Ankit Gupta, one of the renowned names of the telly world, has broken his silence after reports about his personal life are surfacing online. A few months ago, reports were rife that Priyanka Chahar Choudhary and Ankit had parted ways after dating for a few years. Although they never agreed to date each other but them unfollowing each other on social media confirmed their parting. Now, Ankit was linked to a girl when he recently visited a restaurant. Now, the actor has finally broken his silence on the same. Taking to his Instagram account, Bigg Boss 16 fame Ankit Gupta released an official statement addressing linkup rumors with a girl. He claimed that he didn't know the girl who was captured with him in the same frame by the paparazzi. Ankit mentioned how his privacy was repeatedly invaded, due to which he decided to break his silence. Ankit Gupta's statement read, "There comes a point where silence starts to feel like consent - and I'm no longer okay with that. Over the past few months, i've seen countless stories, edits, and assumptions being made about my personal life - with no truth, no context, and absolutely no respect for boundaries. The recent attempt to link me with someone I don't even know, just because they appeared in the same frame, is not just absurd - it's disturbing." Watch video of Ankit Gupta being clicked with a girl and read his statement here- He then mentioned how his privacy is invaded and said, "I am a private person. What I choose to share, I share with intention. But what I will not accept is this growing culture of inventing narratives, linking me with strangers, or using my name and face to gain views, likes, and attention. This isn't iust about one video - it's about the consistent invasion of privacy, the baseless gossip, and the total lack of accountability from people who post or forward this content without a second thought." Ankit warned platforms for sharing fake news about his personal life and mentioned how it will result in legal action if it continues. He continued, "Having a public life does not mean my dignity is public property. So let's be clear: I'm not here to play along, I'm here to protect what's mine. So before you publish or forward anything - ask yourself: is it real, is it respectful, or is it just nonsense?" For the uninformed, Ankit Gupta was caught at a restaurant where a girl was captured leaving with him. After which, reports surfaced where it was said that Ankit was out on a date with a mystery girl. Ankit Gupta and Priyanka Chahar Choudhary were reportedly dating for many years. The two are said to be in a relationship when they played leads in the show titled Udaariyaan. However, it was their stint in Bigg Boss 16 when fans witnessed their close connection and affection for each other. Unfortunately, as 2025 reports surfaced online that both have parted ways. This news started when eagle-eyed fans noticed that the two are not following each other on social media. However, Priyanka and Ankit have not commented on their relationship yet.
Time of India
13-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Ankit Gupta leaves fans curious as he gets snapped with a mystery girl amid breakup rumours with Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary; netizens react
Ankit Gupta and Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary won many hearts with their chemistry in Udaariyaan and later in Bigg Boss 16. The two seemed inseparable since their Bigg Boss days. However, news of their fallout came through after the two unfollowed each other on social media. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Ankit was now spotted with a mystery girl and fans on social media have reacted to the same. The actor has sparked dating rumours with the mystery girl after videos of them getting snapped together surfaced on social media. Videos of Ankit Gupta getting snapped with a mystery girl on social media are surfacing, with many reacting to it. While many expressed their excitement over the same, others questioned it. Previously, Priyanka was spotted with a DJ friend of hers, which sparked dating rumours as well. A look at the video: A user wrote, 'The reason why Prii unfollowed him. Man played victim card to get sympathy and put the blame on her, but truth someday or the other comes out.' Another user wrote, 'Priyanka spent two and a half years with Ankit while keeping someone else on the sidelines. Then walked out once her 'Plan B' felt permanent. Now that Ankit is quietly moving on after three months of silence.' One more user said, 'There's no defence from his fans because there's nothing wrong here, only wrongs need defence, iykyk. ' On the work front, Ankit Gupta and Priyanka Chahar Chaudhary were seen on the TV show Udaariyaan. He then won many hearts on Bigg Boss 16.
