Tragic Murder in Bahraich: Widow Killed Over Insurance Dispute

A tragic incident unfolded in Bahraich, where a widow was brutally murdered by her brother-in-law over a dispute regarding insurance money. The accused, Dinesh Yadav, attacked Aarti Devi with an axe after tying her up to prevent her from calling for help. This shocking crime highlights the dark side of greed and familial disputes. Following the discovery of Aarti's body, police swiftly apprehended Dinesh, who has since confessed to the crime. The case raises serious concerns about the lengths to which individuals may go for financial gain.

By Narendra Chaudhary Apr 18, 2026, 08:29 IST

Shocking Incident in Bahraich

In a disturbing incident from the village of Dharmapur in Bahraich, a man murdered his widowed sister-in-law, Aarti Devi, using an axe over a dispute regarding insurance money. The accused, Dinesh Yadav, had his eyes set on the claim amount that Aarti received after her husband's death.

Details of the Gruesome Crime

UP News: A horrifying crime has emerged from the Murtiha police jurisdiction in Bahraich, where a brother-in-law brutally killed his widowed sister-in-law. Dinesh Yadav tied Aarti's hands and feet to prevent her from screaming before attacking her with an axe multiple times, leading to her death. The motive behind this heinous act appears to be a dispute over millions in insurance money and land.

Greed Fuels the Crime

Aarti Devi, aged 35, lost her husband, Police Singh, in a road accident about a year ago. Following his death, she received a substantial sum as insurance and compensation. Dinesh, her brother-in-law, had been pressuring her for money, but Aarti refused, citing her children's future. This refusal, coupled with ongoing disputes over land division, escalated tensions between them.

Brutality Unleashed

On Thursday night, as Aarti was preparing to visit relatives, Dinesh confronted her again over the money. After a heated argument, he physically assaulted her, binding her hands and feet with ropes. Once she was incapacitated, he struck her repeatedly with the axe on her face, neck, and head, resulting in her immediate death. Following the murder, Dinesh fled the scene.

Arrest of the Accused

The next morning, villagers discovered Aarti's bloodied body, causing panic in the area. Upon receiving the news, the local police and forensic team arrived at the scene. They took the body for post-mortem and began collecting evidence. Thanks to prompt police action, Dinesh Yadav was apprehended within hours of the incident.

According to Police Chief Ram Naresh, the accused has confessed to his crime, admitting that greed drove him to plan the murder of his sister-in-law. The police are now intensifying their efforts to recover the weapon used in the crime and proceed with legal actions.