Archive · 19 May 2025
Woman Found Dead in Suitcase, Husband Detained in UP
A woman was found dead in a suitcase at her home in India.
Her husband says he found her hanged, but he put her body in the suitcase out of fear.
The police are now looking into what happened.
They have the husband and are waiting for the results of a medical exam to see how she died.
The police aren't sure if it was a suicide or if someone else was involved.
The family says the woman had been dealing with mental health problems.
A 31-year-old woman's body was discovered in a suitcase at her home in Shahjahanpur.
The husband, 35, claims he found his wife hanging and hid the body due to fear.
Police have detained the husband for questioning and are investigating the circumstances.
The husband stated the wife had a history of mental illness.
Authorities are awaiting the autopsy report, with the possibility of murder not ruled out.
- Who
- Savita Devi, the deceased; Ashok Kumar, the husband, and the police.
- What
- A woman's body was found in a suitcase; the husband was detained for questioning.
- When
- The body was discovered on Sunday morning.
- Where
- Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh, India.
- Why
- The cause of death is under investigation; the husband claims suicide, but police haven't ruled out foul play.
Husband's Account
Police Investigation
Cause of Death
Husband's Account
The wife committed suicide.
Police Investigation
The wife was murdered.
- Deceased
- Savita Devi, 31
- Husband
- Ashok Kumar, 35
- Location
- Shahjahanpur, Uttar Pradesh
- Incident
- Body found in suitcase
- Status
- Husband detained, autopsy pending