Killed For ‘Interfering In Affair’: Wife, Nephew Murder Man Days After He Returns From Dubai
Unlike the Meerut case where the victim’s body was dumped in a blue plastic drum, this time, the body was dismembered, packed into a trolley bag, and dumped 55 kilometres away from the victim’s home
In what can be termed a grim reminder of Meerut’s Saurabh Kumar murder case, a brutal killing has come to light in Uttar Pradesh’s Deoria district. A man who had returned from Dubai just ten days earlier was murdered by his wife and her lover. Unlike the Meerut case—where the victim’s body was dumped in a blue plastic drum—this time, the body was dismembered, packed into a brown trolley bag, and dumped 55 kilometres away from the victim’s home.
The shocking discovery was made on Sunday morning when farmer Jitendra Giri stumbled upon a suspicious suitcase lying abandoned in his field in Patkhauli village, under Tarkulwa police jurisdiction. He promptly alerted the authorities. When police opened the bag, they found a torso wrapped in plastic and legs stuffed into a sack. The head bore marks of attack with a sharp weapon.
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AIRPORT BARCODE CRACKS THE CASE
While the body initially remained unidentified, the brown trolley bag led investigators to a breakthrough. The bag bore an airport barcode—something the killers had overlooked. By tracing the barcode with airport officials, police identified the deceased as 38-year-old Naushad Ahmed, a native of Bhatauli village in the Mail police station area. “His wife made a critical mistake by using the same bag he had brought from Dubai. That barcode became the key to cracking the case," said ASP Arvind Verma.
THE CONFESSION
Police rushed to Naushad’s home, where his wife, Rajia, pretended that her husband had gone missing and broke down crying in front of the officers. However, her story fell apart after a search of the house uncovered bloodstains and another suitcase with traces of blood.
Under sustained interrogation, Rajia confessed. She revealed that she had conspired with her lover—who is also her nephew—Rumaan, to kill Naushad. “Naushad was interfering in our relationship. We decided to get rid of him," she reportedly told the police.
A FATHER’S GRIEF, A FAMILY DESTROYED
Naushad’s father, Mannu Ahmed, said he never expected his son to meet such a tragic end. “My son was a humble man. He even forgave her after learning about her affair a year ago. But now she’s destroyed our family. She deserves the death penalty," he said tearfully. Naushad leaves behind a six-year-old daughter, Atifa.
Locals said that a year ago, when Naushad returned from Dubai, he had discovered the affair. A village panchayat intervened, and Rajia promised to end her relationship with Rumaan. However, once Naushad went back to Dubai, the affair resumed.
LOVER ON THE RUN
Police have launched a manhunt for Rumaan, who is currently absconding. A dog squad and forensic experts have been deployed to collect further evidence from both the house and the field where the body was found. ASP Verma said the investigation is ongoing and that more arrests may follow.
ECHOES OF THE SAURABH KUMAR MURDER CASE IN MEERUT
This case mirrors the 3 March killing of Saurabh Kumar Rajput in Meerut. Saurabh, a Merchant Navy officer, was murdered by his wife, Muskan Rastogi, and her boyfriend, Sahil Shukla alias Mohit. Muskan drugged Saurabh, stabbed him while he slept, and helped Sahil dismember the body. The body parts were packed into a blue drum filled with cement.
Muskan attempted to cover up the crime by vacationing in Shimla-Manali and posting photos on Instagram to create the illusion that the couple were travelling together. The crime came to light when Saurabh’s brother visited and discovered the truth.
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