Husband's Gruesome Plot: Murdering Wife for Insurance Money

A Shocking Crime in Jharkhand

In a disturbing incident that could make anyone wary of marriage, a husband committed a heinous act against his newlywed wife. He murdered her and attempted to stage the crime as a road accident, all for a life insurance payout of 3 million rupees. Let's delve into the details of this shocking case.

The incident took place in Hazaribagh, Jharkhand. On September 27, a woman's body was discovered by the roadside, prompting police to investigate. Initially, authorities suspected it was a traffic accident. The victim was identified as Sevanti Kumari, who lived with her husband Mukesh Kumar Mehta in the Sarouni village of the Padma police station area.

Murder for Insurance Money

According to the officer in charge of the Padma police station, Sanchet Kumar Dubey, 30-year-old Mukesh Kumar Mehta killed his 23-year-old wife Sevanti Kumari on the night of October 9, just four months after their wedding. He intended to claim the 3 million rupee insurance policy by disguising the murder as an accident.

What’s particularly alarming is that Mukesh had meticulously planned this scheme months in advance. He had taken out a life insurance policy worth 3 million rupees in his wife's name and was waiting for the right moment to execute his plan.

Details of the Crime

On the day of the incident, Mukesh lured his wife out under the pretense of taking her for a ride on his motorcycle. During the trip, he struck Sevanti with a helmet and subsequently strangled her to death. He then discarded her body by the roadside and attempted to make it appear as though it was the result of a motorcycle accident. To further the ruse, he inflicted minor injuries on himself and lay on the road to make the scene look authentic.

Unraveling the Truth

However, inconsistencies at the crime scene raised suspicions. There were no signs of a collision, nor any evidence of another vehicle being involved. The autopsy confirmed that Sevanti had been strangled. This led the police to suspect Mukesh. Upon examining mobile records, they discovered numerous suspicious calls to and from Mukesh before and after the incident, including a conversation with a friend where he mentioned the insurance claim. This became a crucial piece of evidence.

During interrogation, Mukesh confessed to the murder, stating, 'I thought I could get the insurance money by making it look like an accident, and then my life would be set.' Unfortunately for him, his plan fell apart. The investigation is ongoing.