Daijiworld Media Network - Meerut

Meerut, May 4: A shocking murder linked to blackmail and extramarital relationships has been cracked by police in Meerut with the arrest of the accused, identified as Sonu (36).

The victim, Gulafshan (35), was found dead in a field on Saturday morning with multiple deep injuries, pointing to a brutal attack. Police later recovered the weapon used in the crime from a nearby location.

According to investigators, Gulafshan had allegedly been blackmailing Sonu by threatening to circulate an explicit video of his wife. The video was reportedly recorded earlier by her husband, Monu, who was said to be in a relationship with Sonu’s wife, creating a tangled web that ultimately led to the murder.

Police said Gulafshan and Monu, residents of Mahmoodpur village under Kankerkhera police station limits, had married two years ago. On Friday, Gulafshan left home, reportedly to buy books for her children, but did not return. Her body was discovered the next morning in a field, around 200 metres from where the weapon was later found.

During interrogation, Sonu allegedly confessed to the crime, stating that Gulafshan had been demanding money and threatening to upload the video online. Fearing exposure, he reportedly lured her to a field on the pretext of a meeting and attacked her with a sharp-edged weapon, striking multiple blows on her head, neck, and body.

Investigators said the victim appeared to have tried to defend herself, as one of her fingers was severed during the attack. Blood was found scattered across a wide area, indicating a violent struggle.

Following a complaint filed by her father, Shahid, police registered a case and launched a probe, leading to the accused’s arrest. Further legal action is underway.