Gold Nail Paint Leads to Identification of Decapitated HR Manager in Agra
In a chilling case that has shocked Agra, the family of a 32-year-old HR manager identified her decapitated body through a distinctive detail: gold nail paint on her fingers. Minky Sharma, who worked at a private firm, was brutally murdered on January 23, with her torso found stuffed in a gunny bag near the Yamuna river bridge.
Police Arrest Coworker, Cite Rejected Marriage Proposal as Motive
Police officials reported arresting the accused, 28-year-old computer operator Vinay Singh, who worked at the same company as the victim. According to their investigation, Vinay allegedly called Minky to the office on the day of the murder, where he confessed to proposing marriage. When she refused, he reportedly flew into a rage, stabbing her multiple times with a knife before dismembering her body.
The investigation revealed that CCTV footage from the office building showed a man dragging a gunny bag from the premises. Technical analysis identified the suspect as Vinay Singh. Police recovered the murder weapon and the victim's scooter, with forensic teams collecting bloodstains from the crime scene.
Family Rejects Police Theory, Suspects Deeper Conspiracy
Minky Sharma's family has strongly disputed the police's motive of a rejected marriage proposal. Her younger brother, Deepak Sharma, expressed dissatisfaction with the official theory, alleging that more serious reasons might be behind the murder and that other individuals could be involved.
"We are not satisfied with the police theory," Deepak stated. "There is much more behind this murder, and we believe other people may also be involved." The family revealed that Minky had actually helped Vinay secure his job at the company two years prior, adding complexity to their relationship.
Timeline of the Tragic Events
- On January 23 afternoon, Minky informed her family she had been called to the office and left on her scooter.
- When she failed to return by evening and her phone remained unreachable, her family grew concerned.
- Deepak contacted Vinay for assistance in searching for his sister, but Vinay arrived only after considerable delay.
- The search led them to discover the office was closed for Basant Panchami, with Minky's scooter missing from the premises.
- Deepak filed a missing person complaint at the Trans Yamuna police station.
- The following day, locals alerted police about a suspicious gunny bag near Jawahar bridge, leading to the discovery of Minky's headless body.
Investigation Details and Ongoing Efforts
Assistant Superintendent of Police Sheshmani Upadhyay confirmed that the case was solved within 24 hours, with CCTV footage playing a crucial role in identifying the suspect. Station House Officer Harendra Singh noted that the murder appears to have occurred inside an office room, with forensic evidence supporting this conclusion.
Police teams continue their search for the victim's missing head, while the investigation remains ongoing to uncover additional details. The family's grief has been compounded by the timing of the tragedy, as Deepak is scheduled to be married on February 6, making the loss particularly devastating.
This case highlights both the brutality of the crime and the emotional trauma experienced by families in such situations, with the distinctive gold nail paint serving as the only means of identification for the victim's loved ones.
