Archive · 7 Dec 2025
Woman Constable Arrested in UP SHO's Death
A police officer named Arun Kumar Rai died after being shot with his own gun.
His wife accused another police officer, Meenakshi Sharma, of murdering him.
Sharma was arrested after Rai's wife filed a complaint.
Sharma was present at Rai's official residence when the incident happened and was the one who informed others about the shooting.
Rai's last rites were performed with a guard of honour in his home district.
The police are investigating the case, and Sharma's past controversies have also come to light.
Station House Officer Arun Kumar Rai died of a gunshot wound under suspicious circumstances.
His wife, Maya Rai, accused Constable Meenakshi Sharma of murder and filed a complaint.
Sharma was arrested based on the complaint and was present at Rai's official residence during the incident.
Rai's last rites were performed with a guard of honour in his home district, Sant Kabir Nagar.
Sharma's past controversies, including a firearm discharge incident, have resurfaced.
- Who
- Station House Officer Arun Kumar Rai and Constable Meenakshi Sharma
- What
- Death of SHO Arun Kumar Rai, with allegations against Constable Meenakshi Sharma
- When
- Friday night, December 5
- Where
- Jalaun police station, Uttar Pradesh
- Why
- Allegations of murder and involvement in the officer's death
- Victim
- Station House Officer Arun Kumar Rai
- Accused
- Constable Meenakshi Sharma
- Incident Location
- Jalaun police station, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident Date
- Friday night, December 5
- Cause of Death
- Gunshot wound from service pistol
- Investigation Status
- Ongoing, with accused arrested and detained
- Last Rites
- Performed with guard of honour in Sant Kabir Nagar
