Chilling Case of Serial Killer Monu: A Gruesome Tale of Violence and Justice
The Horrific Crimes of Monu
A man has crossed all limits of humanity, committing heinous acts against four women. This individual, known as the serial killer Monu, has left a trail of violence and despair. Let's delve into the disturbing details of his crimes.
The story begins in 2010 when a 21-year-old MBA student, Neha Ahlawat, left her home in Sector 38 West on July 30 around 6 PM for an English speaking class. Tragically, she never returned. That same night, amidst heavy rainfall, her partially clothed, bloodied body was discovered in the bushes near a taxi stand. Signs of trauma indicated she had been strangled. Forensic analysis later confirmed sexual assault through DNA found on her clothing. Initially, the case yielded no leads and was closed in 2020, but it was far from over, as DNA evidence would eventually lead to the truth 15 years later.
Pattern of Attacks
During this period, two more similar incidents occurred in the forested areas of Chandigarh. All victims were targeted when alone, with the assailant taking advantage of the rainy season. The attacker would lure them to isolated spots, assault them, strangle them, and then dispose of their bodies in the bushes. In several cases, signs of sexual assault were also present. DNA evidence from all three cases pointed to the same perpetrator.
Identification Through DNA
Monu's pattern of violence included not just one, but four women. His first known crime occurred in 2008 when, at just 20 years old, he assaulted a girl in Himachal's Chamba region, killing her with a sharp stone. Although arrested, he was acquitted due to lack of evidence during the trial. A few months later, in 2010, he committed a similar crime against the MBA student, again using a stone to kill her. In 2022, he attacked a married woman in the Maloya forest, and in February 2024, he attempted to assault a 65-year-old woman, whose clothing contained DNA that matched his.
Doctors conducted DNA tests comparing Monu's samples with those of the deceased married woman. On May 6, 2024, when Monu returned, police apprehended him. Initially, he denied everything, but upon being informed that his DNA matched all three cases, he confessed to the murders. He was also found with his mobile phone, which was tracked to the same area where the body of the victim was discovered.
Life Sentence for Monu
In a fast-track court, notorious serial killer Monu has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of the MBA student. Additionally, he has been fined ₹50,000 under various sections of the law. Monu faces multiple charges for similar incidents, with other cases still pending in court.