Archive · 23 Sep 2025
Man Strangles Girlfriend, Dumps Body in Yamuna River
Suraj killed his girlfriend, Akanksha, after a fight.
The argument was about his other girlfriend.
After the murder, he took a photo with the body.
With the help of his friend Ashish, they put the body in a suitcase and threw it in the Yamuna River.
To mislead the police, Suraj left her phone on a train.
Akanksha's mother reported her missing.
The police tracked Suraj and Ashish through phone records.
Both confessed to the crime and police are searching for the body.
Suraj Kumar Uttam strangled his girlfriend, Akanksha, after an argument on July 21.
The argument was reportedly over his relationship with another woman.
Suraj took a selfie with the body after the murder.
Suraj and his friend Ashish dumped the body in the Yamuna River.
Police are searching for the body after the accused confessed.
- Who
- Suraj Kumar Uttam and Ashish Kumar
- What
- Murder and disposal of Akanksha's body
- When
- July 21, after an argument
- Where
- Kanpur, body dumped in Yamuna River
- Why
- Argument over another relationship
Prosecution
Defense
Severity of the Crime
Prosecution
The crime is premeditated and gruesome, deserving of strict punishment.
Defense
The circumstances surrounding the crime should be considered when determining sentencing.
- Victim
- Akanksha alias Mahi, 20
- Accused
- Suraj Kumar Uttam, 20
- Accomplice
- Ashish Kumar, 21
- Location of Murder
- Rented room in Hanumant Vihar
- Body Disposal
- Yamuna river from Chilla bridge
- Motive
- Argument over another relationship
- Date of Murder
- July 21