In a shocking act of violence, a 28-year-old woman, Nandini Parihar, was brutally shot dead by her estranged husband in broad daylight. The horrifying incident occurred near Roop Singh Stadium, one of Gwalior’s busiest areas. The incident has sparked public outrage and raised serious questions about law enforcement and women’s safety in India.

The Attack

The incident occurred around noon when Nandini, accompanied by two friends, was travelling in an auto-rickshaw after visiting the Superintendent of Police’s office to file yet another complaint against her abusive husband, Arvind Parihar. Arvind, following her in a separate rickshaw, intercepted her near the stadium and opened fire with a country-made pistol, shooting her five times at point-blank range.

Witnesses described the scene as terrifying, with traffic grinding to a halt and pedestrians fleeing in panic. “I was just coming from court when I heard gunshots. I saw him fire three bullets, one after the other, right into her. People were frozen in fear nobody dared catch him,” said lawyer MP Singh, a witness.

Face-Off With Police

After the murder, Arvind reportedly sat beside Nandini’s blood-soaked body, brandishing his pistol and daring anyone to approach. A tense standoff followed as police arrived on the scene. Arvind threatened officers with his firearm, forcing them to fire tear gas. He was eventually overpowered, beaten by officers, and arrested.

Despite efforts to save her, Nandini died two hours later at JAH Hospital.

Last Tuesday, Nandini approached the SP office and told the media that her husband and his family were tormenting her. She said, “My husband is using AI to make obscene photos and videos of me and upload them. He has a girlfriend, a wife, and a child. He even tried to kill me by running a car over me, and when I filed an FIR, he went to jail. After coming out, he started harassing me again, putting pressure on me to compromise. Whoever supports me, he abuses them as well. Nobody is listening to me.”

A Long Trail of Abuse

This wasn’t the first time Nandini had sought help. Records reveal she had filed at least six police complaints against Arvind since 2024. These included accusations of domestic abuse, attempted murder, and even cyber harassment using AI-generated pornographic content allegedly created and circulated by Arvind and his associate, Pooja Parihar.

Just days before her death, Nandini told the media outside the SP’s office, “He’s using AI to create obscene photos and sending them to my family. He has tried to kill me.”

The Final Trigger: A Facebook Video

Police sources say Arvind was enraged after seeing a Facebook video showing Nandini at a friend’s birthday party with Ankush Pathak, a man she was allegedly close to. This, officials say, pushed him over the edge. On spotting Nandini with Ankush and her companion Kallu, Arvind executed his deadly plan.

Police official Heena Khan confirmed, “A husband shot his wife dead under the jurisdiction of the University Police Station. An FIR has been registered, and the accused has been arrested. The woman was taken to the hospital first, where she died after two hours. At present, the deceased was living separately from her husband and working in Delhi. She had come here with her companions, who are eyewitnesses and complainants in the FIR.”

Outrage and Investigation

Gwalior residents and women’s rights activists have condemned the incident, citing systemic police inaction despite repeated pleas for protection. SP Dharamveer Singh confirmed six ongoing cases against Arvind, including attempted murder.

The weapon has been seized, and a murder case has been registered.

A Wake-Up Call

Nandini’s death is a tragic reminder of the urgent need for responsive policing, digital safety laws, and robust protection for women in abusive relationships. Despite warning signs, pleas, and legal action, a young woman lost her life, in public, and in fear.

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