UP Woman Strangles Husband, Stages “Suicide” Two Months After Wedding

New Delhi, February 2, 2026: In a chilling turn of events that has left the community of Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, in shock, a 33-year-old man was allegedly murdered by his wife and her family just two months after their wedding. The victim, identified as Jitendra Kumar Yadav, had been in a committed relationship with the accused, Jyoti, for nine years before they finally tied the knot with family consent.

The Discovery of the Crime

On January 26, 2026, Jitendra’s body was found hanging from a window grill by a muffler in his rented home in Girja Shankar Colony, Kailashpuram. Initial reports suggested a tragic case of suicide. However, the scene raised immediate red flags for the police and the victim’s brother, Ajay Kumar, who suspected foul play and filed a formal complaint.

The investigation took a sharp turn following the postmortem examination. The medical report confirmed that the cause of death was strangulation, not hanging, revealing that the “suicide” was a staged cover-up.

A Fatal Scuffle Over Finances

According to police statements, the couple’s transition from a long-term romance to marriage was anything but smooth. Jyoti, a contract bus conductor, and Jitendra, a contract worker at the Indian Veterinary Research Institute (IVRI), reportedly faced frequent and bitter arguments over financial issues.

During a particularly heated altercation on the night of the crime, Jyoti called her parents and brother to the house. The situation escalated into a violent physical struggle.

• The Act: Jyoti’s parents and brother allegedly pinned Jitendra down, holding his hands and legs.
• The Murder: In what she described as a “fit of rage,” Jyoti strangled her husband to death.
• The Cover-up: Once they realized he was dead, the family used a muffler to hang the body from a window grill to mimic a suicide before raising a false alarm to alert neighbors.

Current Status of the Case

Law enforcement officials have moved swiftly following the forensic revelations:

• Arrests Made: Jyoti and her parents, Kalicharan and Chameli, were arrested on Saturday and have been charged with murder.
• Ongoing Search: Jyoti’s brother, Deepak, who is also an accused in the case, remains at large. Police teams are currently conducting raids to track him down.

“The postmortem report was the turning point. It ruled out suicide and confirmed strangulation, leading us to upgrade the charges from abetment to murder,” stated Circle Officer Pankaj Srivastava.

This case serves as a grim reminder of how domestic disputes can escalate into extreme violence, even in relationships with long-standing histories.