The Chilling Crimes of Serial Killer Monu: A Gruesome Tale
A Disturbing Case Unfolds
In a shocking display of brutality, a man known as Monu has committed heinous acts that defy belief. This individual has been linked to the sexual assault and murder of four women, showcasing a pattern of violence that has left the community in fear.
The Beginning of a Nightmare
The story traces back to July 30, 2010, when Neha Ahlawat, a 21-year-old MBA student, left her home in Sector 38 West for an English speaking class. Tragically, she never returned. That same night, amidst heavy rainfall, her partially clothed and bloodied body was discovered in bushes near a taxi stand. Signs of violence were evident, and it was later confirmed through forensic analysis that she had been raped. Initially, the investigation yielded no leads, and by 2020, the case was deemed unsolved and closed. However, the DNA evidence collected would eventually lead to a breakthrough 15 years later.
A Pattern of Violence
During the investigation, two additional cases emerged in the forested areas of Chandigarh, where women were targeted when alone. The perpetrator exploited the rainy season, luring victims to secluded spots, where he would assault and strangle them before disposing of their bodies in the underbrush. In several instances, evidence of sexual assault was also found post-mortem. DNA from all three cases pointed to a single individual.
Identifying the Killer
Monu's criminal activities began as early as 2008 when, at just 20 years old, he assaulted a young girl in Himachal Pradesh's Chamba region, killing her with a sharp stone. Although he was arrested, lack of solid evidence led to his acquittal during the trial. In 2010, he struck again, this time targeting the MBA student, using a similar method to murder her. His violent spree continued in 2022 with the assault of a married woman in the Maloya forest, and in February 2024, he attempted to rape and killed a 65-year-old woman. DNA evidence from the latter case matched his.
Justice Served
Following a DNA test that confirmed his involvement in the murders, Monu was apprehended on May 6, 2024. Initially denying his crimes, he confessed to the three murders once confronted with the DNA evidence linking him to the cases. His mobile phone's location tracking also placed him at the scene of one of the crimes. Recently, a fast-track court sentenced Monu to life imprisonment for the rape and murder of the MBA student, imposing fines of ₹50,000 for each charge. He faces numerous other allegations, with additional court proceedings still ongoing.