Man lodges plaint in fear of Meerut-style murder in Jhansi

Jhansi: A middle-aged man from Jhansi posted a video on social media expressing his fear of Meerut style murder wherein a woman and her paramour had murdered her husband and hid the body in a blue drum.

Pawan, from Mauranipur, a village seventy kilometres from Jhansi, works in the health department in Mahoba. He registered a complaint at Mauranipur police station alleging that his wife, a govt school teacher, was having an illicit relationship with the local corporator. Prior to this, he released a video that went viral, claiming that his wife might murder him and his son akin to the Meerut case.

In his complaint, Pawan mentioned that several days ago, he made a video call at night and felt the presence of an unknown man with his wife. Upon questioning, the call was abruptly terminated. Pawan claimed that he previously discovered his wife's inappropriate chats with someone. He said that he has no objection with if his wife wishes to reside with the other man and is only concerned about his son's welfare.

Subsequently, Pawan contacted PRV 112 and reported an intruder in his residence. A police team hastened to the house and discovered a man, identified as local corporator Abhishek Pathak, departing the premises past midnight at approximately 1.30am. A viral video captured Corporator Pathak exiting Pawan's house while his wife stood at her doorstep.

The woman stated that she experienced abdominal pain and therefore summoned Pathak to procure some medicines.

CO Mauranipur Rambeer Singh stated that they have received complaints from both the parties and are investigating the matter before taking appropriate action.