Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Man Arrested for Wife's Murder in Uttarkashi
In Uttarkashi, a man named Vishnu Chauhan has been arrested for killing his wife.
On Friday, she was found dead at home with injuries from a weapon and strangulation.
Chauhan admitted to hitting her with a sickle after a fight and then strangling her.
He fled the scene but was caught later that night.
Neighbors protested the killing and demanded justice.
Chauhan had previously been arrested for assaulting his wife.
Vishnu Chauhan arrested for killing his wife in Uttarkashi.
The woman was found dead with injuries from a sharp-edged weapon.
Chauhan admitted to attacking her with a sickle and strangling her.
A case has been registered against Chauhan.
Residents protested the killing.
- Who
- Vishnu Chauhan and his wife
- What
- Chauhan allegedly killed his wife
- When
- Friday
- Where
- Maneri, Uttarkashi
- Why
- Arguments with his wife led to a fight and her murder
Victim's Family and Community
Accused's Perspective
Sentencing
Victim's Family and Community
Demand immediate gallows for the accused.
Accused's Perspective
Based on the article, there is no statement from the accused regarding his view on sentencing.
- Victim
- 28-year-old woman
- Accused
- Vishnu Chauhan
- Location
- Maneri, Uttarkashi
- Incident
- Murder by sharp-edged weapon and strangulation
- Arrest Date
- Friday night
- Charges
- Section 103(1) of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita (BNS)
