Archive · 4 Sep 2026
Bookshop Helper Arrested in Dehradun Woman’s Alleged Murder
Police in Dehradun arrested a 33-year-old man named Vineet Kumar.
He is accused of killing Rekha Bansal, the wife of a bookshop owner.
Police said Kumar had worked at the shop for about 15 years.
They allege he went to the Bansal family’s home to ask for unpaid wages.
An argument reportedly happened while Rekha was alone.
Police say Kumar hit her with a metal bangle and then covered her mouth and nose when she screamed.
He allegedly took a gold bangle from her wrist and later sold it.
Police said they recovered both bangles after questioning him.
The investigation is based on the police account and the case remains an alleged murder.
Police arrested 33-year-old Vineet Kumar within hours of receiving reports of Rekha Bansal’s death.
Kumar had worked as a helper at Dinesh Bansal’s bookshop for 15 years, police said.
Investigators allege he attacked Rekha during a dispute over unpaid wages.
Police say he covered her mouth and nose after she screamed, causing her death.
Police recovered the alleged assault weapon and Rekha’s gold bangle after Kumar’s arrest.
- Who
- Vineet Kumar, 33, was arrested in connection with the alleged killing of Rekha Bansal, wife of bookshop owner Dinesh Bansal.
- What
- Rekha Bansal was allegedly murdered during a dispute over unpaid wages, according to police.
- When
- Police received information on Thursday evening and arrested Kumar within hours; the report was dated September 4.
- Where
- The alleged killing took place at the Bansals’ home in Dehradun’s Raipur area, and Kumar was arrested on Ring Road in Jogiwala.
- Why
- Police allege the incident followed Kumar’s demand for outstanding wages and an argument with Rekha.
- Accused
- Vineet Kumar, 33, a resident of Purola in Uttarkashi district
- Victim
- Rekha Bansal
- Bookshop
- Anuj Prakashan on Dispensary Road
- Employment history
- Kumar allegedly worked as a bookshop helper for 15 years and as a night security guard for two years
- Police action
- A case was registered under Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita
- Recovered items
- Police said they recovered the metal bangle allegedly used in the assault and Rekha’s gold bangle
- Police rewards
- The investigation team was promised Rs 5,000 from the Garhwal Inspector General of Police and Rs 2,500 from the SSP