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Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
UP man arrested for cousin's rape-murder after rakhi ritual
Kanpur: A 33-year-old man was arrested in Uttar Pradesh's Auraiya on Tuesday for allegedly assaulting and killing his 14-year-old cousin, hours after she tied a rakhi on him. The accused, Surjeet, had visited his uncle's home on Rakshabandhan. Police said that later that night, he allegedly attacked the girl and tried to pass it off as a suicide. Her father, asleep in another room, discovered her body the next morning and informed police. Bloodstains in the house raised suspicion, and investigators noted Surjeet's attempts to dissuade relatives from speaking. He was detained and, during questioning, confessed to the crime, Auraiya SP Abhijeet Shankar said. An autopsy confirmed sexual assault. Samples collected from the victim and the suspect have been sent for forensic analysis at a Jhansi lab. Police said further action will follow after receiving the reports.
Time of India
4 days ago
- Time of India
Teen raped, killed by cousin hrs after she tied rakhi to him
1 2 Kanpur: A 33-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday for the alleged rape and murder of his 14-year-old cousin, hours after she had tied a rakhi on him, in Auraiya. The accused, Surjeet, visited his uncle's home on Rakshabandhan on Saturday morning, where his cousin tied a rakhi on him. Police said later that night, after drinking heavily, he raped and murdered her and staged the scene to look like a suicide by hanging her body The girl's father, who was sleeping in another room, found his daughter's body the next day and informed the police. Police concluded it was not a suicide after finding bloodstains in the house. They questioned family members and noticed Surjeet's constant presence. During questioning, he often spoke for other family members. The following day, as police continued their investigation, Surjeet attempted to mislead them. His behaviour raised suspicion as he hindered family members from answering questions. Surjeet was detained and confessed to the crime during interrogation. Auraiya SP Abhijeet Shankar said rape was confirmed in the postmortem report. "Additionally, hair was found in the teenager's nails and hand. Samples from the suspect's hair have been collected for comparison and sent to the forensic science lab in Jhansi. A DNA test will also be conducted," the SP added. Stay updated with the latest local news from your city on Times of India (TOI). Check upcoming bank holidays , public holidays , and current gold rates and silver prices in your area.
