Ludhiana, Punjab: The Ludhiana police have cracked the case of a 20-year-old woman, Radhika, whose decomposed body was found inside a rented room in Fatehganj locality on June 10. The breakthrough came after CCTV footage showed her live-in partner fleeing the scene. The accused, Sushil Kumar, was eventually arrested from Gonda (Uttar Pradesh).
Motive Revealed: Accused Cited Anger Over Victim’s Contact with Other Men
During police interrogation, the accused confessed that he strangled Radhika to death out of rage as she continued to maintain contact with her ex-husband Rahul and another man, despite repeated objections.
According to police, the couple had entered into a live-in relationship four months ago and had a symbolic marriage ceremony at a temple.
Case Timeline:
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Murder Date: June 10
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Body Found: After neighbors complained of foul smell and family broke open the door
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Accused Arrested: From Gonda, Uttar Pradesh
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Key Evidence: CCTV footage showing Sushil fleeing
Details from Investigation:
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Inspector Aditya Sharma from Division No. 3 Police Station confirmed that the couple frequently argued over Radhika’s communication with her ex-husband and another person.
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Sushil also allegedly contacted Radhika’s sister Asha to mediate.
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After a heated altercation, Sushil claims he lost control and strangled her.
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Radhika’s body was later found hidden under a pile of clothes on the room floor.
Recent Move-in and Disputes:
The victim and the accused had recently moved into a rented house in Fatehganj just four days before the murder. The accused had earlier fled to Mumbai, but Radhika followed him there and convinced him to return to Ludhiana.
