Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Man kills wife in rage after altercation
A young man named Sachin got very angry with his wife, Shweta, after he suspected her of being unfaithful.
They had a big fight, and Sachin strangled Shweta.
He then wrapped her body in a blanket and went to the police to turn himself in.
They lived in a rented house in Kanpur, and their families did not approve of their marriage.
The police are investigating what happened.
Sachin, 22, allegedly strangled his wife Shweta to death over suspicions of infidelity.
The incident occurred on January 17 in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Sachin surrendered at the Maharajpur police station after wandering the city for four hours.
The couple had a court marriage against their families' wishes and lived in a rented house in Kanpur.
Sachin claimed that Shweta threatened to live with other men, leading to the altercation.
- Who
- Shweta (victim), Sachin (perpetrator)
- What
- Murder of wife by husband in a fit of rage
- When
- January 17
- Where
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Following an altercation and suspicions of infidelity
Sachin's Suspicions
Shweta's Claims
Infidelity
Sachin's Suspicions
Sachin suspected his wife Shweta of having a relationship with students living near their rented home.
Shweta's Claims
Shweta claimed that the money deposited into her account was sent by her grandmother and denied any infidelity.
- Victim
- Shweta (22)
- Perpetrator
- Sachin (22)
- Location
- Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Weapon
- Strangulation
- Date
- January 17
- Surrender
- Sachin surrendered at the Maharajpur police station
Sources
UP: Man kills wife in fit of rage following altercation
"I Strangled Her, Body Is Wrapped In Blanket": UP Man Kills Wife, Surrenders
UP Shocker: 22-Year-Old Man Allegdly Strangles Wife To Death Over Suspected Infidelity, Wraps Body In Blanket & Surrenders Before Kanpur Police