Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Man Arrested for Bride's Murder Hours Before Wedding
A man named Sajan was arrested for killing his girlfriend, Soni, just before their wedding.
They had been together for over a year, and their families eventually agreed to the marriage.
Police don't know why Sajan killed Soni yet.
Police in Bhavnagar, Gujarat, arrested Sajan Khagna Baraiya (26) for the murder of his fiancée, Soni Himmat Rathod (22).
The couple was set to marry on Saturday, but Soni was killed hours before the ceremony.
They had been in a relationship for over a year despite initial family opposition, which later relented.
Sajan was arrested on Sunday night, and the motive for the crime remains unknown.
The couple's families had agreed to the wedding after initially disapproving of their relationship.
- Who
- Sajan Khagna Baraiya (accused) and Soni Himmat Rathod (victim)
- What
- Murder of fiancée hours before wedding, subsequent arrest of accused
- When
- The murder occurred on Saturday, and the arrest was made on Sunday night.
- Where
- Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Why
- The article does not explicitly state the motive for the murder.
- Accused
- Sajan Khagna Baraiya (26)
- Victim
- Soni Himmat Rathod (22)
- Location
- Bhavnagar, Gujarat
- Date of Arrest
- Sunday night
- Scheduled Wedding Date
- Saturday
Sources
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