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News1801-02-2026, 22:00

Woman Shot Dead by Partner in Rishikesh Over Marriage, Property Dispute

  • Preeti Rawat, 32, an AIIMS assistant, was allegedly shot dead by her partner Suresh Gupta at her Rishikesh home.
  • Gupta, who was in a relationship with Preeti, had filed for divorce from his wife to marry Preeti.
  • Preeti's family demanded Gupta buy a house in Rishikesh before marriage, leading him to sell ancestral property in Laksar, Haridwar for Rs 35 lakh.
  • Frequent conflicts arose as Gupta failed to find a suitable house, and he was unable to finalize his divorce.
  • Police suspect Gupta killed Preeti due to depression over his failed divorce and inability to buy a house; a murder case has been registered.

Why It Matters: A woman was shot dead in Rishikesh by her partner amidst marriage, divorce, and property disputes.

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