A 26-year-old man allegedly slit the throat of a young woman in Mandideep after she refused to live with him as his second wife, police said on Friday. The accused was arrested within 24 hours of the murder following a massive manhunt.
Details of the Incident
The gruesome killing took place in Prem Nagar Ward-9 of Mandideep in Raisen district on Thursday afternoon, triggering panic in the locality. Police identified the accused as Manoj Ahirwar, a resident of Bhairopur village in Sehore district. He was known to the victim and had allegedly been pressuring her to live with him despite being already married.
According to investigators, the accused arrived at the woman's house around 2:30 pm on Thursday and attempted to convince her to live with him as his second wife. The woman and her mother opposed the proposal and asked him to leave. The argument escalated, and the accused allegedly slit the woman's throat with a sharp cutter.
Aftermath and Investigation
The victim died on the spot, while her mother sustained injuries while trying to save her daughter. The brutal nature of the crime shocked residents, with crowds gathering outside the house after news of the murder spread. Police formed a special team to trace the accused, activating informers and conducting raids at multiple locations. Officials said the accused fled towards Bhopal after the murder but was tracked down and arrested within a day.
During interrogation, the accused confessed to the crime and admitted he was angry over the woman repeatedly rejecting his proposal. He was produced before a court and sent to jail. Police registered a case of murder and other offences, and further investigation is underway.
