Archive · 6 Jan 2026
Woman Autorickshaw Driver Found Dead in Jhansi
A woman named Anita Chaudhary, who drove an autorickshaw, was found dead in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.
Her vehicle overturned on Station Road, and she was crushed under it.
The police first thought it was an accident, but her family says she was murdered.
They believe she was killed during a robbery because her jewelry and phone were missing.
The police have arrested two people and are looking for the main accused, Mukesh Jha, who had a dispute with her.
The police are investigating to find out what really happened.
Anita Chaudhary, a 35-year-old autorickshaw driver, was found dead after her vehicle overturned on Station Road in Jhansi.
Police initially suspected an accident but registered a murder case based on the family's complaint.
Three people were accused, with two detained and the main accused, Mukesh Jha, absconding.
The family alleges robbery and murder, citing missing jewelry and a phone, along with personal disputes.
The police are investigating, and a reward of Rs 25,000 has been announced for information leading to Jha's arrest.
- Who
- Anita Chaudhary, a 35-year-old autorickshaw driver
- What
- Death under suspicious circumstances, alleged murder
- When
- Early morning of Monday, January 5
- Where
- Station Road, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Dispute with the main accused, Mukesh Jha, and alleged robbery
- Victim
- Anita Chaudhary (35)
- Location
- Station Road, Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh
- Time of Incident
- 2:30 AM, Monday
- Accused
- Mukesh Jha (main accused), Shivam (son), Manoj (brother-in-law)
- Reward for Information
- Rs 25,000
- Victim's Profession
- Autorickshaw Driver
- Duration of Profession
- 5 years
