A 52-year-old farmer was shot dead in a forest in Muzaffarnagar, Uttar Pradesh, on September 27. The police later reported that they had solved the case, revealing an intricate conspiracy involving the victim’s wife, Rekha. Authorities stated that she sold land for Rs 10 lakh to fund the murder, motivated by her desire to be with her lover.

Investigation Reveals Love Affair and Murder Plot

The victim, identified as Praveen, also known as Parvinder, was found deceased with two gunshot wounds. Within two and a half days of the incident, police conducted an extensive investigation that uncovered details surrounding Rekha’s relationship with Vikas, a family acquaintance and contractor involved in local earth-filling projects. Their romantic involvement reportedly began in 2018 or 2019, and both expressed a desire to marry.

According to police reports, Praveen discovered his wife’s affair and opposed it. This led Rekha and Vikas to devise a plan to eliminate him. It was uncovered that Rekha used the proceeds from selling a piece of land to gather the necessary funds for the murder.

To execute their plan, Vikas enlisted the help of Raja, alias Kala, and Kalyan Singh. Raja allegedly had a personal grievance against Praveen, as the latter owed him approximately Rs 1.5 lakh. This animosity is believed to have incentivised Raja’s participation in the murder. Vikas assured both Raja and Kalyan Rs 3 lakh each for their involvement in the crime.

Execution of the Murder Plan

On the day of the incident, Praveen was lured to the forest where Raja and Kalyan were waiting for him. It was reported that each assailant fired one bullet, leading to Praveen’s untimely death. After the shooting, both men reportedly fled the scene.

The police took swift action following the discovery of Praveen’s body, which was later sent for a postmortem examination that confirmed the presence of two gunshot wounds. With the help of communication tracing, authorities uncovered the methods used to plan and execute the murder.

During their investigation, police recovered four mobile phones, including a newly purchased device and a SIM card believed to have been used for illicit communications related to the crime. Additionally, a Swift car and Praveen’s motorcycle were seized as part of the investigation.

Arrests Made and Legal Proceedings Initiated

In the course of the investigation, senior police officer Sanjay Kumar Verma reported the recovery of two illegal .315-bore country-made pistols, along with both live and spent cartridges from the accused individuals. These firearms have been sent for further analysis to ascertain their role in the murder.

The police have apprehended Rekha, Vikas, Raja, and Kalyan Singh and subsequently filed legal cases against them under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, as well as invoking provisions of the Arms Act. The investigation remains ongoing as authorities continue to gather evidence and details surrounding the case.

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