MEERUT: A woman named Anushka, who had been missing since April, was allegedly murdered, and her body was recovered from a drain, Meerut Police confirmed on Tuesday. The police have arrested the primary suspect, Shyam Dhanak, originally from Dehradun but currently residing in Chandigarh, following an extensive investigation.
Investigation Details
Vinayak Gopal Bhosale, Superintendent of Police (SP), Meerut, provided details on the initial stages of the investigation into Anushka's disappearance. He stated, "On April 28, the Kankarkheda police station area received information about the disappearance of Anushka. Police immediately registered a case and formed three teams at the police station and district levels, which examined all electronic surveillance and CCTV footage."
Bhosale said the police narrowed down their investigation to a prime suspect. He added, "At first glance, the activities of Shyam Dhanak appeared suspicious. After this was found, police teams were sent to Chandigarh twice, but the accused cleverly evaded capture. With the help of advanced technical intelligence, the police conducted a thorough investigation and, based on the evidence obtained, they took him into custody."
Confession and Recovery
The SP also explained the circumstances surrounding the alleged crime and how the suspect revealed the details during interrogation. Bhosale further explained, "When he was interrogated, he said that Anushka used to visit his fast food stall. On the night of April 15, when Anushka came, an argument broke out between them over some issue, after which he murdered Anushka and dumped her body in the drain. The police have recovered the body, and it has been sent for a post-mortem. The police are taking further legal action in this matter."
Further investigation in the case is underway, officials added.
